Paul Krugman

Birth Name: Paul Robin Krugman

Place of Birth: Albany, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 28, 1953

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Paul Krugman is an American economist and writer. He is a columnist for The New York Times. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2008.

Paul is the son of Anita and David Krugman. He is married to academic economist Robin Wells.

Paul’s paternal grandfather was named Bennie/Borys Krugman. Bennie was born in Belarus.

Paul’s paternal grandmother was named Fannie/Fejga. Fannie was born in Belarus.

Paul’s maternal grandfather was named Samuel Alman. Samuel was born in Russia.

Paul’s maternal grandmother was named Yeheved/Eva Petrovanaya. Eva was born in Russia.

Sources: http://www.genealogywise.com

Genealogy of Paul Krugman (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com