Alan Blinder

Alan Blinder, a distinguished economist and academic, has held pivotal roles in U.S. economic policy and continues to offer insightful analysis on global economic trends. After joining the faculty at Princeton University in 1971, Alan Blinder established himself as a leading economist and academic, currently serving as the Gordon S. Rentschler Memorial Professor of Economics and Public Affairs.

His foundational academic journey included graduating summa cum laude with a B.A. in economics from Princeton University in 1967, an M.Sc. in economics from the London School of Economics in 1968, and a Ph.D. in economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1971.

During his tenure at Princeton, Blinder chaired the Department of Economics from 1988 to 1990 and founded the Griswold Center for Economic Policy Studies in 1990. He also co-authored the influential introductory textbook ‘Economics: Principles and Policy,’ first published in 1979, which has seen multiple editions and remains a cornerstone of economic education. Blinder’s influence extended significantly into public service, taking a leave from his academic duties from January 1993 to January 1996. During this pivotal period, he served as a member of President Bill Clinton’s Council of Economic Advisers from 1993 to 1994.

As the Gordon S. Rentschler Memorial Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton University, he continues to shape economic thought and policy discussions, leveraging his deep expertise from both academic research and high-level governmental service.