Nicholas Johnson

Nicholas Johnson is a Lecturer in the Social Sciences, Law, Letters, and Society program at The College of the University of Chicago (2024-2026). His research focuses on US history, intellectual history, and political economy, with particular attention to the history of macroeconomic thought and institutions.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in US History, University of Chicago, 2024 (Dissertation: "American Keynesianism: A History of Macroeconomic Virtue")

Johnson's research examines the long-term evolution of economic institutions, especially central banking and monetary policy, over centuries. He investigates how historical contexts have shaped economic theories and practices, with a focus on the interplay between political economy and social structures. His recent work analyzes trends in interest rates from the 14th century to the present and the historical dynamics of wealth inequality.

He was a Visiting Scholar at the HOPE Center, Duke University, in 2022. No information is available regarding student advising, research grants, or laboratory teams.