Austan Goolsbee

Austan Goolsbee Austan Goolsbee is an American economist and a prominent figure in the field of macroeconomics. He is the Robert S. Soderstrom Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and has served as a member of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Barack Obama. Goolsbee's work has been widely published in top-tier academic journals, including the American Economic Review and the Journal of Political Economy. His research focuses on the digital economy, taxation, and public finance.

Early life and education

Goolsbee was born in 1969 in Washington, D.C. United States. He grew up in Chicago, Illinois, and attended Pritzker School for high school. Goolsbee earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Yale University in 1991, where he was a member of the Yale Daily News. He then pursued his graduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT, earning his Ph.D. in Economics in 1996.

Academic career

Goolsbee began his academic career as an assistant professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 1996. He has since become a prominent figure in the field of macroeconomics, publishing numerous papers on topics such as tax policy, digital economy, and public finance. Goolsbee has also taught at various institutions, including the University of California, Berkeley and the London Business School. He has been a visiting scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Government service

In 2006, Goolsbee was appointed as a member of the Council of Economic Advisers by President George W. Bush, serving until 2009. He then joined the Obama Administration as a member of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Barack Obama, serving from 2009 to 2011. During his tenure, Goolsbee played a key role in shaping the administration's economic policy, including the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Media and public commentary

Goolsbee is a frequent commentator on CNBC, Bloomberg Television, and NPR. He has written for various publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. Goolsbee has also been a vocal critic of economic inequality and has advocated for policies to address it, such as progressive taxation and increased access to education.

Personal life

Goolsbee is married to Romesh C. Kumar, a fellow economist, and they have two children together. He is an avid Chicago Cubs fan and has been involved in various charitable organizations, including the Chicago Food Bank and the United Way. Goolsbee has also been recognized for his contributions to economic policy, including being named a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Category:American economists Category:University of Chicago faculty Category:Council of Economic Advisers