Paul Krugman (Economist)

Paul Krugman is a prominent American economist known for his work on international trade, economic geography, and macroeconomics. He gained widespread recognition for his ability to explain complex economic concepts to the public through his columns in The New York Times and his books. Krugman won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2008 for his analysis of trade patterns and the effects of economies of scale. He often advocates for government intervention in the economy to address issues like unemployment and inequality, emphasizing the importance of effective fiscal and monetary policy.