Comedic Deficit: Paul Krugman Retires Leaving Economics ‘Bad Takes’

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Economist Paul Krugman is retiring today, saying goodbye to The New York Times where he’s filled columns with infuriating, but sometimes hilarious opinions. He will be missed. Krugman was a small man who has brought us many big laughs. Now, attention is being turned to who will fill his boys’ department shoes.

First, some background from The Times.

After nearly 25 years as an Opinion columnist, Paul Krugman is retiring from The Times. https://t.co/H5UD0sAVT2 pic.twitter.com/Ql1prNezwy

— NYTimes Communications (@NYTimesPR) December 6, 2024

Being wrong about everything does have its charm I guess.

— Reagan rolled over (@ldsgolfer13) December 6, 2024

Krugman was known for his bad economic predictions. Here’s the one he’s best known for.

I remember the valuable long-term insight I always got from Paul Krugman’s column as a kid during the ’90s and ’00s. pic.twitter.com/yQCQJHrtxG

— Jeff Blehar is *BOX OFFICE POISON* (@EsotericCD) December 6, 2024

Elon should provide him Starlink for life considering Krugman’s lack of interest in scaling internet technology.

— EconGiggles (@Delightinstuff) December 6, 2024

Krugman’s departure has created a huge void. No, not in economics, in comedy. Posters immediately started brainstorming possible replacements.