Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the New Consensus Macroeconomics (NCM) theory in light of the realities exposed by the global financial crisis of 2007/ 08.

Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the New Consensus Macroeconomics (NCM) theory in light of the realities exposed by the global financial crisis of 2007/ 08. While answering the question you may consider whether a ‘paradigmatic’ shift has taken place or not, as well as account for alternative approaches and developments.