[stfu]

I am not sure if this is real influence or perceived influence. But it would be extremely interesting to get his personal take on his very own path towards punditry. In my opinion becoming just another shouting voice in the wind weakened his expert opinion that he previously had through his academic credentials. Previously quoting Krugman had at least some a general appeal, but today it is making a political statement.

[nnethercote]

Krugman has said himself that having a regular column in the most widely-read newspaper in the US is a huge source of influence.