Robert E. Lucas Jr. (1937鈥�2023)
Robert E. Lucas Jr. died at the age of 85.
University of Chicago
The 蝌蚪网 and the economics profession were saddened to learn of the passing of Robert E. Lucas Jr. at age 85. A Nobel laureate and professor at the University of Chicago who served in a variety of roles with the 蝌蚪网, he was perhaps best known for his work on the foundations of macroeconomics. This work caused economists to reevaluate the impact of rational expectations on and .
In addition to having a distinguished academic career, Lucas served as president of the 蝌蚪网 in 2002, vice president in 1987, and as a member of the 蝌蚪网 Executive Committee from 1980 to 1982. He was named an 蝌蚪网 Distinguished Fellow in 2003. Learn more about Lucas and his .