Mankiw’s birthday wish

Mankiw’s Birthday Wish, New York Times

“Economic View

My Birthday Wish: Not Burdening Our Children

By N. GREGORY MANKIW

Published: February 3, 2008

My birthday wish is for all of us to stop asking what the government can do for us today and to focus instead on what we can do to prepare the economy for our childrenopulateArticleData();”

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 For the most part, I agree with the above …

Feldstein, Mankiw, and the NBER

From Professor Greg Mankiw’s blog , on Professor Feldstein leaving the NBER this June and Mankiw’s disinterest for the position.

Perhaps I have too much Harvard pride, but I’d really prefer to see a professor from Harvard take over the post. Feldstein’s work over the years has been really amazing. I’ve been in the NBER a few times now, and Feldstein – even in casual conversation – is completely aware of the latest releases, studies, and papers written. I’ll definitely miss that resource.