Academic Background: Ph.D. in Economics, MIT, 1985; B.A. in Economics, College of William & Mary, 1981.
Research Interests: Macroeconomics and economic history, focusing on monetary policy and the Great Depression.
Appointments: Class of 1957 Professor of Economics, UC Berkeley; Former Chair, Council of Economic Advisers (2009–2010).
Publications: Articles in American Economic Review and Journal of Economic History.
Additional Contributions: Co-authored Obama administration’s economic recovery plan; frequent commentator on economic policy.