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Kevin Douglas Hoover is a Professor of Economics and Professor of Philosophy at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences since 2006. His research bridges macroeconomics, monetary economics, the history of economics, and the philosophy of empirical science, with a focus on causal search methodologies, microfoundational programs, and the methodology of economic modeling.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Oxford, 1985
- M.A., University of Oxford, 1983
- B.A., University of Oxford, 1979
Research Interests: Hoover’s work examines the intersection of economics and philosophy, particularly causal inference in econometrics, the history of macroeconomic thought, and the role of first principles in economic analysis. He has written extensively on figures like Charles S. Peirce and John Maynard Keynes, exploring their contributions to economic theory and methodology.
Awards:
- Best Paper Award, International History of Economics Society (2015)
Grants & Advising:
- Principal Investigator: NSF-funded 'Models and Causal Structure in Econometric Analysis' (2010–2012)
- Faculty Member: NEH grant 'Teaching the History of Political Economy' (2009–2010)
- Organized conferences on growth economics and the history of economic thought
Collaborations: Engaged with institutions like the Austrian National Bank, Bank of Albania, and University of Vienna, reflecting his interdisciplinary and international academic network.
