It might be worth noting that Becker is hugely respected among economists, while Krugman is considered to be a bit of an asshat, sort of like the Malcom Gladwel

It might be worth noting that Becker is hugely respected among economists, while Krugman is considered to be a bit of an asshat, sort of like the Malcom Gladwell of the field. In other words, Becker is the one who is actually considered a real economist.