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Michael J. Boskin is the Rose and Milton Friedman Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution and the Tully M. Friedman Professor of Economics at Stanford University. He is also a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and advises governments and businesses globally.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) with highest honors, University of California–Berkeley
- Master of Arts (MA), University of California–Berkeley
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California–Berkeley
His research focuses on macroeconomics, public finance, tax policy, budget and spending, monetary policy, federalism, and defense budgeting. He is internationally recognized for his work on economic growth, saving and consumption, and the economic implications of demographic and technological change. His current research emphasizes the defense budget, federalism, and the political economy of redistribution.
His recent publications analyze fiscal sustainability, inflation targeting, federal debt, and the economic impacts of major policy proposals such as the Green New Deal and Medicare for All. The articles reflect deep engagement with macroeconomic trends, fiscal responsibility, and the long-term health of the U.S. economy.
Scientific Awards:
- Stanford’s Distinguished Teaching Award (1988)
- National Association of Business Economists’ Abramson Award
- NABE Distinguished Fellow Award
- Medal of the President of the Italian Republic (1991)
- 1998 Adam Smith Prize
Boskin has held influential government roles, including Chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers (1989–1993), where he helped address financial crises and shape tax and spending policy. He chaired the Advisory Commission on the Consumer Price Index, transforming global inflation measurement. He serves on corporate and philanthropic boards, including Oracle Corporation, Koret Foundation, and Bloom Energy. He has taught at Stanford, UC, Harvard, and Yale, and his op-eds appear in the Wall Street Journal and Project Syndicate, reaching a global audience.
Research Teams:
- George P. Shultz Energy Policy Working Group
- Tennenbaum Program for Fact-Based Policy Leadership
- Economic Policy Working Group
- Global Policy and Strategy Initiative
- Fiscal Policy Initiative
