Politics determines who has the power, not who has the truth.
Interpretation
Power in politics is decided by authority, not by factual correctness.
This quote by Paul Krugman suggests that in the realm of politics, the distribution of power is often influenced by political maneuvering and authority rather than by an objective truth. It highlights the disparity between what is true and what is accepted or enacted in political spheres, pointing towards the subjective nature of political power dynamics.
In practice
In a discussion on political campaigns, one might cite this quote to emphasize how power dynamics overshadow factual evidence.
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