David Laibson
14 books
About the Author
David Laibson is a renowned economist and professor at Harvard University, where he chairs the Department of Economics and directs the David Laibson Lab for Decision Science. With a PhD from MIT, his research bridges behavioral economics, psychology, and neuroscience, exploring how cognitive biases and time-inconsistent preferences shape individual and societal choices. Laibson's work has profoundly influenced policy discussions on savings, retirement planning, and public health, earning him accolades including the John Bates Clark Medal. As an author, he co-wrote the acclaimed textbook Macroeconomics, which demystifies complex economic theories for students and professionals alike, blending rigorous analysis with real-world applications to foster deeper understanding of global economic dynamics.
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