Martin Feldstein
Economist; NBER President
Born
Died
2019
7 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An American economist and academic contributed significantly to economic policy discussion and research. Served as the President of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and held the position of Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Ronald Reagan. Focused on issues such as Social Security reform, tax policy, and international economic relations. Helped develop the concept of the natural rate of unemployment and its implications for economic policy. His academic work included numerous publications that addressed a range of economic issues.
Served as President of the National Bureau of Economic Research
Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under Ronald Reagan
Contributed to Social Security and tax policy reform
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