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Posted by Olog-hai on Sat Dec 7 01:49:53 2024 Huffington Puffington Post ~~Legendary~~ New York Times Columnist Announces Retirement After nearly 25 years as a New York Times Opinion columnist, Paul Krugman announced Friday that he plans to retire from the gig at the end of the year. The American economist and Nobel laureate has been a fixture at the paper since his first column on Jan. 2, 2000, where he predicted the beginning of the “Second Global Economy” steered by American ideals and the promise of globalization. Times’ Opinion editor Kathleen Kingsbury hailed Krugman’s “authoritative voice” and “lively writing” in a parting memo, praising his ability to clearly lead readers through what can often be a dense thicket of economic ideas. Kingsbury also applauded Krugman for speaking “hard truths ― sometimes as a lonely voice arguing unfashionable opinions.” That includes his strong opposition to the American invasion of Iraq (and countless other George W. Bush-era policies), Barack Obama’s handling of the Great Recession, and, of course, Donald Trump’s alarming infatuation with tariffs. Kingsbury said his final column ― as yet unwritten ― will be authored soon. Krugman won a Nobel prize in 2008 for his analysis of economies of scale and their impacts on world trade. The Times’ Opinion audience director, Liriel Higa, said she admired how approachable Krugman is with his readers. “Despite being a Nobel winner, Paul was incredibly accessible,” Higa wrote in the memo. “He responded to readers in comments on his articles; he touted the benefits of air fryers in an Opinion TikTok; he loved his cats.”
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Posted by Peter Rosa* on Sat Dec 7 09:13:16 2024, in response to Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by Olog-hai on Sat Dec 7 01:49:53 2024.* With seemingly everyone retiring early these days - 55 is the new 65 - it's remarkable that he kept going until 71.
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Posted by AlM* on Sat Dec 7 10:23:18 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by Peter Rosa on Sat Dec 7 09:13:16 2024.* I'm still working full time and I'll be 74 next month.
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Posted by LuchAAA* on Sat Dec 7 17:52:28 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by Peter Rosa on Sat Dec 7 09:13:16 2024.* It's not remarkable. He was a professional, not some hourly, who had some level of celebrity.
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Posted by Olog-hai* on Sat Dec 7 18:53:08 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by Peter Rosa on Sat Dec 7 09:13:16 2024.* Everyone? I hear of nobody retiring at 55. Only in your bubble do you hear such things. And Krugman didn't have a very hard job anyway.
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Posted by AlM* on Sat Dec 7 19:25:30 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by Olog-hai on Sat Dec 7 18:53:08 2024.* As an actuary, I would tend to agree that there are relatively few retirements at 55. The trend really mostly starts at 60, with big bumps at ages 62 (first availability of Social Security) and 65 (Medicare).
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Posted by Fisk Ave Jim* on Sat Dec 7 19:47:38 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by AlM on Sat Dec 7 19:25:30 2024.* My last contract at MN let us retire at 60 with full pension (RRT and MN pensions) if you had 30 years of service. When I turned 60 I had 38 years of service with full medical benefits until 65 when Medicare and AARP Medicare advantage plans kicked in. I was able to get a part time job for a few extra bucks and frankly give me something to do. When youve been working all your life and suddenly stop, it could have an effect on your physical and mental health. When you finally pull the pin, be prepared for some changes to say the least.
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Posted by AlM* on Sat Dec 7 21:22:39 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by Fisk Ave Jim on Sat Dec 7 19:47:38 2024.* I should say that my experience is with private companies. Public employees often can retire earlier with full pensions.
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Posted by BILLBKLYN* on Sat Dec 7 21:53:37 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by Fisk Ave Jim on Sat Dec 7 19:47:38 2024.* I haven't worked a day in over 8 years and I'm busier than ever.
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Posted by BILLBKLYN* on Sat Dec 7 21:53:49 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by AlM on Sat Dec 7 21:22:39 2024.* Yep
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Posted by Orange Blossom Special* on Sat Dec 7 22:58:40 2024, in response to Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by Olog-hai on Sat Dec 7 01:49:53 2024.* He's no Krauthammer.
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Posted by Catfish 44* on Sun Dec 8 10:26:02 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by AlM on Sat Dec 7 10:23:18 2024.* My aunt is 83 and still at it.
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Posted by Catfish 44* on Sun Dec 8 10:35:29 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by Peter Rosa on Sat Dec 7 09:13:16 2024.* Yes. I’ll be retired when I hit 55. But I will go out and take another gig.
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Posted by Peter Rosa* on Sun Dec 8 11:49:57 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by AlM on Sat Dec 7 19:25:30 2024.* My observations are more anecdotal, but as someone who works nonstandard hours I often see many men (less often women) who appear to be in their 50's and who are out and about during normal business hours. Of course some may work odd hours like me, or my age guesses may be off in some cases, but I completely believe there are a lot of young retirees.
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Posted by AlM* on Sun Dec 8 12:47:36 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by Peter Rosa on Sun Dec 8 11:49:57 2024.* There are also flexible work hours. I work about 8 hours during the time period 8 to 5:30. That gives me 1.5 hours a day to be out and about during normal business hours. So I may look retired even though I'm not.
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Posted by BILLBKLYN* on Sun Dec 8 15:33:30 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by Catfish 44 on Sun Dec 8 10:35:29 2024.* I thought about it for a second, and said "nah!"
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Posted by AlM* on Sun Dec 8 16:48:41 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by BILLBKLYN on Sun Dec 8 15:33:30 2024.* Our tax dollars at work for you! :)
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Posted by LuchAAA* on Sun Dec 8 17:17:31 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by AlM on Sun Dec 8 16:48:41 2024.* How come you didn't thread about the hate crime stabbing in the Financial District?
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Posted by BILLBKLYN* on Sun Dec 8 17:58:43 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by AlM on Sun Dec 8 16:48:41 2024.* Um...I pay PLENTY of taxes...
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Posted by Catfish 44* on Sun Dec 8 18:54:21 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by BILLBKLYN on Sun Dec 8 15:33:30 2024.* That aunt of mine who’s still working has been with the Feds since 1998 on a part time basis. And even back then a lot of her work was from home. Occasionally going out to do surveys. That sounds pretty good to me.
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Posted by Catfish 44* on Sun Dec 8 18:55:01 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by AlM on Sun Dec 8 16:48:41 2024.* What are you talking about?
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Posted by BILLBKLYN* on Sun Dec 8 19:01:15 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by Catfish 44 on Sun Dec 8 18:54:21 2024.* Yeah, I know. Sometimes I regret not working from the get-go. Bit since I make most of my income from the Stock Market, those thoughts are very rare!
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Posted by AlM* on Sun Dec 8 19:33:45 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by Catfish 44 on Sun Dec 8 18:55:01 2024.* His pension, very generous both in terms of starting age and dollar amount (not my assertion; he's said so himself) is funded by NYC taxpayers. I'm not suggesting that he doesn't deserve it.
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Posted by Catfish 44* on Sun Dec 8 19:42:17 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by BILLBKLYN on Sun Dec 8 19:01:15 2024.* There you go
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Posted by Catfish 44* on Sun Dec 8 19:43:25 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by AlM on Sun Dec 8 19:33:45 2024.* Oh yeah? They don’t invest and make their own money?
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Posted by AlM* on Sun Dec 8 20:33:56 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by Catfish 44 on Sun Dec 8 19:43:25 2024.* ??? NYC law enforcement pensions are very heavily funded by the taxpayers. The participant contribution portion is significantly less. There's nothing wrong with this - it's part of employee compensation. But that's how it is.
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Posted by Fisk Ave Jim* on Sun Dec 8 20:41:14 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by BILLBKLYN on Sat Dec 7 21:53:37 2024.* Good for you!! I've been working since I was 13. At that time, my father got to me and said "son, count to ten" That I did. Then he says "good, you can count, now go out and make money". That started my full and part time participation in the working class (school permitting) until I turned 60. It was a big adjustment not working and getting paid for it. Thankfully I had an understanding wife that I didn't drive crazy.
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Posted by BILLBKLYN* on Sun Dec 8 21:20:00 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by AlM on Sun Dec 8 19:33:45 2024.* Have I ever stated here that I'm getting a NYC pension? The only thing I ever said was I was a NYCTPD cop for only a couple of years a long time ago.
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Posted by alm* on Mon Dec 9 11:58:12 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by BILLBKLYN on Sun Dec 8 21:20:00 2024.* Have I ever stated here that I'm getting a NYC pension? Yes. And you said 6 figures.
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Posted by BILLBKLYN* on Mon Dec 9 13:51:40 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by alm on Mon Dec 9 11:58:12 2024.* No, I said I'm getting a pension, not specifically a NYC/S one
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Posted by alm* on Mon Dec 9 14:12:28 2024, in response to Re: Paul Krugman retiring from New York Beobachter Slimes, posted by BILLBKLYN on Mon Dec 9 13:51:40 2024.* It has to be a public entity.* ERISA generally doesn't permit private companies from providing pensions at ages younger than 55. And you sure weren't working for Nassau County. * Sure it could conceivably be a multiemployer pension plan, but that's not really plausible.
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