https://pjmedia.com/rogerkimball/2008/10/13/the-krugman-tax/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 06:24:49 -0400<![CDATA[In my post earlier today about Paul Krugman&#8217;s winning the Nobel Prize for Literature&#8211;I mean, for Economics&#8211;I noted that it was some small consolation that, although Krugman is now $1.4 million richer, if Obama is elected (a big &#8220;if,&#8221; but still . . .), he might well &#8220;start nosing around that &#8216;windfall&#8217; profit&#8221; and take a good bit of it for his various &#8220;social&#8221; programs. Now a friend informs me that proceeds from the Nobel are tax exempt. Drat! This same friend, however, had a cheering suggestion that should be implemented by the candidate who wins the election. It is, for once, a truly innovative idea that deserves enthusiastic bipartisan support. He calls it:]]>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:18:16 -0400<![CDATA[Roger Kimball]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-kimball/2008/10/13/the-krugman-tax-n115285