Paul Krugman: podcast appearances and interviews

Paul Robin Krugman is an American economist serving as a Distinguished Professor of Economics at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He was a columnist for The New York Times from 2000 to 2024 and is recognized for his contributions to economic theory and policy. In 2008, Krugman was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his work on new trade theory and new economic geography, which explained patterns of international trade and geographic distribution of economic activity by examining economies of scale and consumer preferences. His academic career includes positions at MIT and Princeton University, where he held the title of professor emeritus until his retirement in June 2015. He also holds the title of Centennial Professor at the London School of Economics and has served as President of the Eastern Economic Association in 2010. Krugman is known for his research in international economics, economic geography, liquidity traps, and currency crises. He is the author or editor of 27 books, including scholarly works, textbooks, and writings aimed at a general audience, and has published over 200 scholarly articles. His columns on economic and political issues have appeared in outlets like The New York Times, Fortune, and Slate. A survey of economics professors named him their favorite living economist under 60 in 2011. Krugman's commentary, which addresses topics such as income distribution, taxation, macroeconomics, and international economics, has attracted widespread discussion. He considers himself a modern liberal and has been an influential voice in economic debates. After retiring from The New York Times, he began publishing a daily newsletter on Substack, which has gained a large readership.