Why Obama's Decision Not To Reduce Ozone Concentration is Bad Policy

Krugman argues that Obama's most recent attempt to deny the GOP arguments that can be used against him in 2012 is also bad economics. Forcing business to invest in new technology that will reduce ozone concentration is exactly what the economy needs. This will not only create jobs but it will improve health outcomes. Moreover, it will not prevent the GOP from complaining about over-regulation as job killing, and accusing him of socialism. Krugman would like him to stop being a wimp who continues to run away from the bullies in the GOP.