Paul Krugman is an American economist and columnist best known for his work on international trade and finance, particularly his contributions to new trade theory and new economic geography. In addition to his scholarly writings, he has written extensively for general audiences on topics such as macroeconomics, taxation, and income distribution.
Professional positions
- 2015–present: Distinguished Professor of Economics, Graduate Center of the City University of New York
- 2000–present: Columnist, The New York Times
- 2000–2015: Professor of Economics and International Affairs (now emeritus), Princeton University
- 1980–1994, 1996–2000: Associate (1980–1984) and full (1984–1994, 1996–2000) professor of economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1994–1996: Professor of economics, Stanford University
- 1977–1980: Assistant professor of economics, Yale University
Notable publications
- Krugman, Paul R., Maurice Obstfeld, and Mark Melitz. 2022 [1988]. International Economics: Theory and Policy, 12th edition. London: Pearson Education.
- Krugman, Paul. 2012. End This Depression Now! New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company.
- Krugman, Paul. 2007. The Conscience of a Liberal. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company.
- Krugman, Paul. 2003. The Great Unraveling: Losing Our Way in the New Century. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company.
Degrees
- PhD, economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- BA, economics, Yale University
