"the most celebrated economist of his generation" The Economist
Paul Krugman is a Nobel-prize winning economist and an op-ed columnist for the New York Times. He is also a Distinguished Professor at City University of New York, and has previously taught at MIT and Princeton. Paul is widely regarded as one of the most influential economists in the world.
He is author of over 20 books, and in academia is best known for his work on international economics. Paul was also one of the most prominent advocates of the Keynesian resurgence after the 2008 financial crisis. In 2012, he co-authored with Richard Layard A Manifesto For Economic Sense which argued for fiscal stimulus policy to reduce unemployment and foster growth.
"Political figures who talk a lot about liberty and freedom invariably turn out to mean the freedom to not pay taxes and discriminate based on race"