Paul Krugman Notes on economics and more
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Donald Trump, Would-Be Price Controller
by Paul Krugman on January 14, 2026
Unfortunately for him, tweets don’t change the law
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Trump is Venezuelifying the United States
by Paul Krugman on January 13, 2026
Cross him and his minions will try to destroy you — whoever you are
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The Ignominious Death of Drill, Baby, Drill
by Paul Krugman on January 12, 2026
U.S. economic and foreign policy is now based on Trump’s crude delusions
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One Year of Trumponomics
by Paul Krugman on January 11, 2026
What have we learned?
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Phillips O'Brien on Venezuela and More
by Paul Krugman on January 10, 2026
And why America wins battles but loses wars
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The Mad King’s Madness Deepens
by Paul Krugman on January 9, 2026
Trump wants war, war and more war – even against Americans
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The Looting of US Foreign Policy
by Paul Krugman on January 8, 2026
Goodbye, national interest. Hello, ego gratification and profits for the ruling clique.
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The Emperor’s New Oil Wealth
by Paul Krugman on January 7, 2026
The truth behind Trump’s black, sticky fantasy
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Day of Infamy
by Paul Krugman on January 6, 2026
Unfortunately, this isn’t a bad dream
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The Real Donroe Doctrine
by Paul Krugman on January 5, 2026
Seeking cash and an ego boost, not regime change
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China’s Trade Surplus, Part II
by Paul Krugman on January 4, 2026
How the surplus is achieved, and why it’s a problem
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Talking With Eoin Higgins
by Paul Krugman on January 3, 2026
How the broligarchs buy out their critics
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Notes on New York
by Paul Krugman on January 2, 2026
The Big Apple had a pretty good 2025, but …
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Happy New Year
by Paul Krugman on January 1, 2026
You can see how thrilled we are
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Immigrant Derangement Syndrome
by Paul Krugman on December 31, 2025
Blaming brown-skinned people for everything bad
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The Heritage Foundation Shows How MAGA Will Die
by Paul Krugman on December 30, 2025
Even corrupt institutions can reach a tipping point
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MAGA’s Betrayal of Small Business
by Paul Krugman on December 29, 2025
A key right-wing constituency is feeling the pain
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China’s Trade Surplus, Part I
by Paul Krugman on December 28, 2025
The world’s biggest economy is exploiting its export prowess to cover for its domestic failures
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Repost With Transcript: Heather Cox Richardson
by Paul Krugman on December 27, 2025
In case you missed it
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Merry Christmas
by Paul Krugman on December 24, 2025
And good will to most of you






