Martin Feldstein, one of the most influential economists of his generation and adviser to presidents of both political parties, dies at 79
New York Martin Feldstein, one of the most influential economists of his generation and adviser to presidents of both political parties, died Tuesday at the age of 79.
Feldstein was a professor of economics at Harvard University for five decades, an expert on taxes and a leading advocate of supply-side economics. He was a mentor to conservative thinkers and respected by Democrats. Many of his students went on to play important roles in the field.Between 1982 and 1984, Feldstein served as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers and chief economic adviser for President Ronald Reagan. Later he was an adviser to Republican President George W.
— Jason Furman June 11, 2019 Another leading economist, William Gale of the Brookings Institution, said Feldstein"changed the face of public finance."I an so sorry to hear about Marty Feldstein. I have tremendous respect for him. He changed the face of public finance. So much of what I think about and work on has been influenced by him. https://t.co/19QfcD0atA
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