Economists Say that Socialist Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Can Save Free Market Capitalism

http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2016/02/economists-say-socialist-presidential-candidate-bernie-sanders-can-save-free-market-capitalism.html

 
One might assume that economists would be against a socialist presidential candidate.

But 170 top economists have endorsed Bernie Sanders’ platform regarding Wall Street, signing a letter stating:

In our view, Sen. Bernie Sanders’ plan for comprehensive financial reform is critical for avoiding another “too-big-to-fail” financial crisis. The Senator is correct that the biggest banks must be broken up and that a new 21. Century Glass-Steagall Act, separating investment from commercial banking, must be enacted.