Macro Musings with David Beckworth

Ed Nelson on the Life, Work, and Legacy of Bennett McCallum

Oct 23, 2023
Ed Nelson, former student and co-author of Bennett McCallum, joins David to discuss McCallum's life, work, and legacy in monetary economics. They cover topics such as McCallum's contributions to the rational expectations revolution, his views on nominal GDP targeting, and his perspective on monetary policy. Nelson also shares a story about McCallum's expressive nature during conversations and presentations.
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