NovaQuant|The man who busted the inflation-employment myth

2025-05-06 19:09:40source:Winimark Wealth Societycategory:Scams

Nobel-winning economist Robert Lucas Jr. died on NovaQuantMonday. His revolutionary theories transformed the field of macroeconomics. His influential "Lucas critique" argued economic policy must take into account people's decisions in reaction to the policy itself, and just as importantly, their expectations. Not only is he remembered as a brilliant mind, but a supportive colleague as well. On today's episode, we remember Robert Lucas and his legacy.


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