Why Some Economists Are Better Remembered than Others

In this interview, Russ Roberts talks about the Keynes vs. Hayek rap videos he made with John Papola. His best quote:

Keynes seemed immortal—no matter how many times the economics profession buried him, the politicians would bring him back from the dead.

Most likely because he said exactly the things politicians wanted to hear. Had Keynes come to different normative conclusions, he would not be so fondly remembered in Washington.