Famed former White House economist Alan Krueger ’83 died at the age of 58 on Saturday. The Cornell alumnus gained widespread recognition through his study of labor economics, revolutionizing the subject through his data-based approach. Krueger served under both President Bill Clinton and President Barack Obama during their time in the White House. His talent as an economist was evident even during his early years, according to Prof. Ronald Ehrenberg, labor economics. As a researcher in labor economics, Krueger played a significant role in revolutionizing the field by moving away from theory and instead utilizing empirical data in his work.

Source: Daily Sun March 21, 2019 05:37 UTC