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Paul Krugman@paulkrugman
Followers876,534
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)636K+
Paid subscribersTens of thousands
Best board spot#8 U.S. Politics Bestsellers
Recommended by107
New recommenders, 30 days+47
Recommends25
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Paul Krugman

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When their recommendations started

Paul Krugman

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