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David A. Love serves as the Class of 1969 Professor of Economics at Williams College, where he has been a faculty member since 2003. He holds a prominent position within the Department of Economics, teaching core courses in macroeconomics and specialized seminars on household finance.
His educational foundation includes a B.A. from the University of Michigan (1996), followed by an M.A. (1998) and Ph.D. (2003) in Economics from Yale University. This rigorous training established his expertise in quantitative economic analysis and life-cycle modeling.
Professor Love's research centers on macroeconomics and public finance, with deep specialization in household financial decision-making. His work examines how individuals navigate saving, portfolio allocation, and retirement planning amid economic uncertainty. Key themes include the impact of health status, family structure, and pension design on financial behavior, with significant contributions to understanding wealth accumulation patterns across demographic groups.
His 15 most recent publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory focused on retirement economics and household finance. Spanning 2006-2019, these works consistently analyze how regulatory frameworks, demographic factors, and behavioral biases shape financial outcomes. Notable patterns include the examination of hyperbolic discounting in portfolio choices, countercyclical retirement account designs, and wealth adequacy assessments for aging populations.
Professor Love teaches Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 120), Macroeconomics (ECON 252), Household Finance (ECON 350), and Advanced Topics in Macroeconomics (ECON 450). He has served on the Compensation Committee and Steering Committee, demonstrating institutional leadership. While specific grant details aren't provided, his extensive publication record in top-tier journals like the Journal of Financial Economics and Economic Journal indicates sustained research productivity.
