If you’re a regular reader of the Bulletin, you know I’m a economics junkie and my politics run to the more liberal side. So you probably won’t be surprised to learn I’m a fan of recent Nobel prize winning economist Paul Krugman, who also writes a column for the New York Times. I read his last two books (and the re-issue/update of his The Return of Depression Economics and the Crisis of 2008 is on my reading list). Jack Curtin, who appears lately to be hunkered down in his bunker/cabin in the woods doing nothing but blogging, passed along this little gem about Krugman’s vacation in Brugge. According to the Times, Krugman is in Brugge and had a beer dinner yesterday at Den Dyver. Den Dyver has a 3, 4 and 5-course fixed menu available with a beer paired with every course. I love that fac that he opted for the beer, good beer. Hey Draft magazine, I think you just found your next cover celebrity.
Krugman with his dessert beer.
I’ve always liked reading Krugman, too. He makes complicated economics accessible, and he’s about a big a curmudgeon as I am. Another reason to be a Krugman fan, thanks.
Jay, you’ve outdone yourself:finding something about Krugman I appreciate. Now, if you can enlist his help in fighting the sin taxes on beer, I’ll finally have a chance to read a Krugman column I agree with. Note: his Nobel in econ should not be confused with a Nobel on liberal column writing. Cheers to all who enjoy Brugge, truly a magical city with way too many good beers.
Good beer and sensible economics – thanks for bringing the two together.