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Lars Peter Hansen on Risk, Ambiguity, and Measurement

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Bridging Finance and Macroeconomics

This chapter examines the critical intersection of financial markets and macroeconomic disruptions, emphasizing the role of risk and uncertainty in policy analysis. It reflects on the need for economists to integrate insights from finance into macroeconomic theory while navigating the complexities of issues like climate change and fiscal policy. The discussion highlights both the promising developments in research and the necessity for careful conclusions following the financial crisis.

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