Paul Krugman
B- Birthday
- February 28, 1953
- Age
- 72
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $5M
About
Paul Robin Krugman is an American economist and Distinguished Professor of Economics at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. From 2000 to 2024, he was a columnist for The New York Times, where he frequently commented on economic and political issues. Krugman was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 2008 for his contributions to new trade theory and new economic geography. His work has significantly shaped our understanding of international trade patterns and the geographic distribution of economic activity.
Career Timeline
MIT professorship secured
Became a professor at MIT at a very young age.
Becomes MIT Professor
Significant academic contributions.
Begins NYT Column
Gained wide audience with opinion column.
Nobel Prize in Economics
Awarded Nobel Prize for trade theory work.
Increased public visibility
Gained wide attention because of his opinion writing.
Leaves NYT Column
Ended his long-running column.
Continues Academic Work
Remains a prominent economist and public intellectual.
