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Greg Mankiw (Harvard Econ Prof) on New Keynesian Macro, Growth and Econ Policy
Greg and Jon discuss Greg’s career and main contributions to economics. This includes the development and limitations of New Keynesian models in the 1980s and 1990s as a tool for central banks to understand how the macroeconomy works. Jon and Greg also discuss economic growth, growth accounting and the Solow model. They conclude by talking about Greg’s time in government, including his time leading the White House Council of Economic Advisors under President George W. Bush as well as Greg’s advocacy for carbon taxes.
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Gregory Mankiw is the Robert M. Beren Professor of…
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