Paul Krugman
Paul Krugman is a renowned American economist, author, and columnist known for his work on international economics, trade theory, and economic policy. A Nobel Prize winner in Economic Sciences in 2008, Krugman has been a significant voice in public discourse, often critiquing economic policies and offering insights on fiscal matters. His commentary frequently addresses the implications of government actions on the economy, including trade wars and tariffs, which he has described as destructive to international commerce.
Born on Feb 08, 1953 (72 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 4 | 6.25 | 0.26% | +20% | 8,654,622 | 27,063 | $700,000 | 2,189$ |
| Ireland | 2 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 5,312 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 1,881 | $54,000 | 29$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 22,034 | $2,700,000 | 876$ |
| Totals | 8 | 85,044,363 | 56,290 | $3,459,100 | 3,099$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Top US economist Paul Krugman famously described a 26 per cent GDP growth rate reported for the Irish economy as 'leprechaun' economics.
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Switzerland:
Paul Krugman is a Trump-critical economist who commented on the court's ruling regarding Trump's trade policies.
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Uruguay:
Paul Krugman and other economists argue that the trade deficit is not a weakness.
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Ireland:
Paul Krugman is a top US economist who famously dubbed the surge in Irish GDP growth as 'Leprechaun economics'.
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Switzerland:
Paul Krugman supervised Baldwin's doctoral thesis at MIT.
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Switzerland:
Paul Krugman wrote an essay titled 'A Country Is Not a Company' highlighting the complexity of the US economy.
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United Kingdom:
Paul Krugman points out that 'we’re still looking at a shock to the economy seven or eight times as big as Smoot-Hawley, the previous poster child for destructive tariff policy'.
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Switzerland:
Economist Paul Krugman emphasized that import duties are still high compared to historical levels.
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Liechtenstein:
Paul Krugman is an economist who publicly retracted a statement regarding Arminio Fraga's alleged use of insider information.
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Spain:
Paul Krugman is a Nobel Prize-winning economist who commented on Trump's unexpected stance as a critic of consumerism.
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