Key facts
- Economist Paul Krugman believes few Americans understand the US is no longer the world's largest economy.
- Krugman made these remarks during a conversation with Martin Wolf at the #FTWeekendFestival.
Economist Paul Krugman has stated that a significant portion of the American public is unaware that the United States no longer holds the undisputed position as the world's largest economy. This observation was made during a discussion with Martin Wolf at the #FTWeekendFestival.