Princeton's Paul Krugman wins Nobel in economics--
by Eric Quiñones · Posted October 13, 2008; 06:40 p.m.
Princeton economist Paul Krugman, acclaimed in his field for insights into international trade patterns that overturned longheld theories about the global economy before he rose to popular distinction as a media columnist and commentator, has been awarded the 2008 Nobel Prize in economics.
Krugman, a professor in the Department of Economics and in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs since 2000, was greeted with a standing ovation in a packed Dodds Auditorium in Robertson Hall, where Princeton faculty, students and administrators attended an international press conference in Krugman's honor this afternoon.
"It's an incredible honor," said Krugman, who was visibly moved by the welcome from the Princeton community. "It's stunning. It hasn't quite settled in."
Princeton mathematician John Nash (right), winner of the 1994 Nobel Prize in economics, was among those who joined in the celebration of Krugman's award.
Economista Paul Krugman,
Krugman, profesor en el Departamento de Economía y en la Escuela Woodrow Wilson de Asuntos Públicos e Internacionales desde 2000, fue recibida con una ovación de pie en un envasados en Dodds Auditorio Robertson Hall, Princeton, donde profesores, estudiantes y administradores asistieron a una conferencia de prensa internacional Krugman en su honor esta tarde.
"Es un honor increíble", dijo Krugman, que era visiblemente emocionado por la acogida de la comunidad de Princeton. "Es impresionante. No ha resuelto bastante pulg"
Princeton, el matemático John Nash (a la derecha), ganador del Premio Nobel 1994 en Economía, fue uno de los que se unieron en la celebración de la adjudicación Krugman