...Paul Krugman.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the award this morning with this explanatory paper -[pdf]
I got my introduction to the man from my Macroeconomics professor in grad school and I've paid attention to his words since then.
For a flavour of his writings, check out his blog for the New York Times, where he's also a columnist.
A well deserved congratulations goes out to him.
This coming on the heels of the Peace Prize going to Martti Ahtisaari is a well deserved honour to two men who both exemplify the virtues of realism albeit in different fields and ways.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the award this morning with this explanatory paper -[pdf]
I got my introduction to the man from my Macroeconomics professor in grad school and I've paid attention to his words since then.
For a flavour of his writings, check out his blog for the New York Times, where he's also a columnist.
A well deserved congratulations goes out to him.
This coming on the heels of the Peace Prize going to Martti Ahtisaari is a well deserved honour to two men who both exemplify the virtues of realism albeit in different fields and ways.
