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Nobel Prize-Winning Economist | New York Times Columnist | Speaker on Economy and Public Policy

Paul Krugman Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000

Nobel Prize-Winning Economist | New York Times Columnist | Speaker on Economy and Public Policy

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Paul Krugman
Speaking Fee:
$30,000 to $50,000

Travels From:
LON - London (All Airports)

Primary Topic Category:
Economy

Secondary Topic Category:
Politics

 

Paul Krugman Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Paul Krugman is a Nobel Prize-winning economist known for his work in international economics and economic geography. He is a distinguished professor at the City University of New York and a columnist for The New York Times. Krugman has authored over 20 books and numerous scholarly articles, making significant contributions to trade theory and the understanding of economic activity distribution.

Paul Robin Krugman, born on February 28, 1953, in Albany, New York, is a renowned economist and journalist. He received his B.A. from Yale University in 1974 and his Ph.D. from MIT in 1977. Krugman's academic career began at MIT, where he later became a full professor. He also served as a professor at Princeton University before moving to the City University of New York as a distinguished professor of economics. Krugman's work in international trade and economic geography earned him the 2008 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. His theories on economies of scale and consumer preferences for diverse goods provided new insights into global trade patterns and the geographic distribution of economic activity. These contributions have been fundamental in understanding the dynamics of globalization and urbanization. Beyond academia, Krugman is a prolific writer and commentator. He has written for publications such as Fortune and Slate and has been an op-ed columnist for The New York Times since 1999. His books, including "The Return of Depression Economics" and "The Conscience of a Liberal," address a wide range of economic and political issues, reflecting his modern liberal viewpoints. Krugman's influence extends beyond economics into public policy and political discourse, making him one of the most prominent economists of his time.
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