An email from Nitin Nohria at HBS brings the sad news that Julio Rotemberg passed away this weekend after his long struggle with cancer.
In January I had the privilege of welcoming him as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association. The citation ended by noting that "he is among the preeminent macro- economists of his generation through his many research contributions and their influence on the policy community."
Here we were in Chicago, at the 2017 AEA/ASSA meetings, where he accepted the award.
In January I had the privilege of welcoming him as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association. The citation ended by noting that "he is among the preeminent macro- economists of his generation through his many research contributions and their influence on the policy community."
Here we were in Chicago, at the 2017 AEA/ASSA meetings, where he accepted the award.
What tragic news! :( :( I recall him as a bubbly enthusiastic man with absolutely no airs....
ReplyDeleteOne of the smartest and broadest economists I have ever interacted with, and more importantly, a very nice and generous man. He left us way too soon. RIP.
ReplyDeleteJulio was not only brilliant but a very caring and loving person. Those who knew him were lucky. He will be sorely missed.
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