Yeah, yeah, Krugman's economic work was the ostensible reason he got the prize, but I say it's just as important that it went to a blogger.
Congratulations, Professor.
Addendum: Here's an essay Krugman wrote explaining his research methods. I particularly like his rules:
By Gentiles he means people outside the field you're studying.
Update the 2nd: Krugman's value as economist and public commentator as seen by a member of the IMF.
Posted by Linkmeister at October 13, 2008 07:46 AM | TrackBackThose rules need to be stitched into a sampler!
Posted by: Karan at October 13, 2008 02:13 PMYeah. Best I've been able to do is recite "The only stupid question is the unasked question."
Posted by: Linkmeister at October 13, 2008 02:25 PM