Benjamin Friedman
Benjamin M. Friedman is a prime American economist. He is the William Joseph Maier Professor of Political Economy, and formerly Chairman of the Department of Economics, at Harvard University. He has prominent articles on various topics concerning economic policy, particularly on the role of the financial markets in determining how fiscal monetary and monetary policies influence overall economic activity. His account has also tackled broader questions regarding economics and economic policy.
Benjamin Friedman Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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William Joseph Maier Professor of Political Economy
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Chairman, Department of Economics
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Academic History
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PhD in Economics
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M.Sc.,Economics and Politics
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A.M., Economics
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A.B., Economics, summa cum laude
HONORS AND PRIZES
- Phi Beta Kappa, 1966.
- John Henry Williams Prize (Harvard University), 1966.
- Marshall Scholar, 1966-1968.
- Junior Fellow of the Society of Fellows (Harvard University), 1968-1971.
- David Horowitz Prize (Bank of Israel), 1982.
- George S. Eccles Prize (Columbia University Graduate School of Business), 1989.
- Joseph R. Levenson Prize (Harvard University), 2003.
- John R. Commons Award (Omicron Delta Epsilon), 2005.
- Tjalling C. Koopmans Award (Tilburg University), 2008.
- Medal of the Italian Senate, 2008.
- Phi Beta Kappa Prize, 2010.