FIRST AL GORE, NOW THIS: A Nobel Prize for Paul Krugman. Well, it’s for his economics, not his punditry. Back when I used to do international trade law, his economic work was very well-regarded.

UPDATE: Reader Bruce Jacobson emails with a question that makes a good Insta-Poll.

On a scale of insufferability, how much more insufferable will the Nobel make Paul Krugman?
Humbled by the honor, he will be far more measured and thoughtful in the future.
No difference.
So insufferable you wouldn’t believe it.
  
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