Paul Krugman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 28, 1953 |
|---|---|
| Age | 73 |
| Birthplace | Albany, New York, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Paul Krugman's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Winning the 2008 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences and his influential columns for The New York Times. |
Intro
Paul Krugman is an influential American economist, professor, and author best known for his analysis of international trade, economic geography, and macroeconomic policy. He has made significant contributions to economic theory and is a prolific writer on economic and political issues.
Early Life & Background
Paul Krugman was born on February 28, 1953, in Albany, New York, and grew up in the suburbs of Long Island. He attended Yale University, earning a B.A. in economics in 1974, and later obtained a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1977.
Career Highlights
- Awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 2008 for his contributions to New Trade Theory and New Economic Geography.
- Professor of Economics at Princeton University (now Professor Emeritus) and later at the City University of New York (CUNY).
- Longtime columnist and commentator for The New York Times.
- Author of numerous books, including 'The Return of Depression Economics' and 'End This Depression Now!'.
- Contributed major academic research on increasing returns to scale, trade patterns, and currency crises.
Trivia
- Krugman has served as an advisor to institutions such as the Reagan administration's Council of Economic Advisers.
- He is also known for his sometimes controversial and outspoken political and economic commentary.
FAQs
People also ask
Paul Krugman is 73 years old.
Paul Krugman was born the 28 February 1953.
Albany, New York, U.S..
On His Birth-Day
About February 28th, 1953, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 28, 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick announced the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. This groundbreaking finding revolutionized the field of genetics and molecular biology.
- Day of the week: February 28th, 1953 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: No Help Wanted by Rusty Draper
- #1 UK song: Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes by Perry Como & The Ramblers
- Popular movie: From Here to Eternity directed by Fred Zinnemann
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