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Lawrence Henry Summers (born November 30, 1954) is an American economist who served as the 71st United States Secretary of the Treasury from 1999 to 2001 and as director of the National Economic Council from 2009 to 2010.
Lawrence H. Summers is President Emeritus of Harvard University. During the past two decades he has served in a series of senior policy positions, including Vice President of development economics and chief economist of the World Bank, ...
Learn about the career and achievements of Lawrence H. Summers, the Charles W. Eliot University Professor and President Emeritus at Harvard University. He is also the director of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government and a former Treasury Secretary, NEC Director and World Bank Chief Economist.
Feb 4, 2022 · Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers, Harvard's Charles W. Eliot University Professor, talks about the economic and political dangers of high inflation and what can be done to rein in surging prices. He argues that the pandemic, the stimulus, and the supply-chain bottlenecks are the main drivers of inflation, and that the Fed needs to intervene aggressively to prevent inflation from reaching 10 percent.
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Sep 25, 2022 · Lawrence Summers, a macroeconomist and former president of Harvard from 2001 to 2006, is celebrated for his ‘paradigm-shifting’ tenure that expanded life sciences research, financial aid, and access to Harvard College. He is also praised by faculty, colleagues, and former students for his intensity, restlessness, and love of argument.
Feb 27, 2023 · The former Treasury Secretary, director of the White House National Economic Council, and Chief Economist of the World Bank is this year’s recipient of the SIEPR Prize. He has been influential in economic policy for more than 40 years through his academic research, public service, and mentorship of students and others. He has produced a hugely influential body of work on fiscal and monetary policy and has served in important roles in three White House administrations.
Sep 27, 2022 · The official portrait of the former Harvard president, painted by Steven Polson, was unveiled in Widener Library. Speakers praised Summers' achievements, leadership, and willingness to change his mind.
