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This country, of course, needs fundamental reform of our financial regulatory system, as I, and many other financial institution executives, have publicly advocated for a considerable period.

The time horizon may be too long for sole reliance on market solutions - but perhaps the inventiveness of the financial services industry will prove me wrong that point!

For decades, my research was driven by outstanding problems in macroeconomics: mainly growth theory and employment theory.

I've lived to see key parts of my research absorbed in textbooks and in central banks around the world. And some finance ministries, too.

In this age of specialization, I sometimes think of myself as the last 'generalist' in economics, with interests that range from mathematical economics down to current financial journalism. My real interests are research and teaching.

Be open to the amazing changes which are occurring in the field that interest you.

I love market research because you really have an idea of what your consumers are looking for.

My early work and publications centered around expanding on the analysis of life insurance in my dissertation and its relationship to investment banking.

I've been focused on the West Coast economy and being a banker and lending in these markets.

I entered economics because of a course I took on 'information economics,' which I found fascinating.