Paul R. Krugman

Naissance 1953

Paul Robin Krugman (prononcé /ˈkrʊɡmən/ : KRUUG-mən ; né le 28 février 1953) est un économiste américain. Il est professeur distingué d'économie au Graduate Center de la City University of New York et chroniqueur pour le New York Times.

Citations

“If there were an Economist's Creed, it would surely contain the affirmations 'I understand the Principle of Comparative Advantage' and 'I advocate Free Trade'”
"Is Free Trade Passé?", The Journal of Economic Perspectives, Vol. 1, No. 2 AutEn anglais
“So let’s bid a not at all fond farewell to the Big Zero — the decade in which we achieved nothing and learned nothing.”
"The Big Zero", The New York Times 27th December, 2009En anglais
“It is a bit funny, but also quite sad: Those who preach the doctrine of global glut are tilting at windmills, when there are some real monsters out there that need slaying.”
"Is Capitalism Too Productive?", Foreign Affairs September/October 1997En anglais
“Homo economicus is an implausible caricature, but a highly productive one, and no useful alternative has yet been found.”
Development, Geography, and Economic Theory, Chapter 3En anglais
“The sophisticated thing to do is not to pretend to stop, but to be self-conscious—to be aware that your models are maps rather than reality.”
Development, Geography, and Economic Theory, Chapter 3En anglais