The most remarkable attribute Krugman has brought to the Times is rudeness. The social niceties that accompany his exalted position are utterly lost on him. He does not seek out the company of famous politicians and cannot be courted with flattery or access. He understands that you can’t arrive at truth without explaining why mistaken beliefs are wrong. (via Because Paul Krugman Didn’t Keep His Calm - Reasons to Love New York 2011 — New York Magazine)
