Paul Krugman Retires from New York Times After 25 Years

The Nobel laureate reflects on societal shifts, lost optimism, and the rise of resentment in his final column.

Paul Krugman, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, has ended his 25-year tenure as a columnist for The New York Times.
In his final column, Krugman described a societal shift from optimism in the early 2000s to widespread anger and resentment today.
He attributes this change to a collapse of trust in elites, including government officials, banks, and tech billionaires.
Krugman criticized 'angry billionaires' like Elon Musk, suggesting they resent diminished public admiration despite their wealth.
While expressing discouragement, Krugman remains hopeful that Americans can eventually reject poor leadership and rebuild trust.