Paul Krugman
American economist (born 1953)
1953 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American economist (born 1953)
Born
February 28, 1953
Age
~73 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, professor, economist
United StatesBorn in Albany
1953
Born in Albany (1953-02-28)
1970
EducationStudied at Grace Hopper College (1970–1974)
1974
EducationStudied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1974–1977)
1986
AwardFellow of the Econometric Society
1991
AwardJohn Bates Clark Medal
1995
AwardAdam Smith Award
About
Paul Robin Krugman is an American economist who is the Distinguished Professor of Economics at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He was a columnist for The New York Times from 2000 to 2024. In 2008, Krugman was the sole winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his contributions to new trade theory and new economic geography. The Prize Committee cited Krugman's work explaining the patterns of international trade and the geographic distribution of economic activity, by examining the effects of economies of scale and of consumer preferences for diverse goods and services.
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Who is Paul Krugman?+
Paul Robin Krugman is an American economist who is the Distinguished Professor of Economics at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He was a columnist for The New York Times from 2000 to 2024. In 2008, Krugman was the sole winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences fo
What does the name Paul mean?+
The name Paul means "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is of English origin.
When was Paul Krugman born?+
Paul Krugman was born on February 28, 1953.
Name Meaning
In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.
The name Paul is of English origin, meaning "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Paul — February 28, 1953
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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