Who amongst the following is an Economist of international fame and was in news recently?

[amp_mcq option1=”John Key” option2=”Paul Krugman” option3=”Nicolas Sarkozy” option4=”Mohamed Elbaradei” correct=”option2″]

The correct answer is B. Paul Krugman.

Paul Krugman is an American economist who is currently a Distinguished Professor of Economics at the City University of New York Graduate Center and a Nobel Laureate in Economics. He is known for his work on international trade, international finance, and economic geography. He has been a regular columnist for The New York Times since 1999.

In recent years, Krugman has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration’s economic policies. He has argued that the administration’s tariffs and other protectionist measures will harm the US economy and lead to a trade war. He has also criticized the administration’s tax cuts, arguing that they will benefit the wealthy at the expense of the middle class.

Krugman is a controversial figure, but he is widely respected as one of the world’s leading economists. His work has had a major impact on the field of economics, and his columns are read by millions of people around the world.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

  • John Key is a former Prime Minister of New Zealand. He is not an economist.
  • Nicolas Sarkozy is a former President of France. He is not an economist.
  • Mohamed ElBaradei is a former Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency. He is not an economist.