Warren Mosler
Warren Mosler | |
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 Warren Mosler speaking at War and Poverty, Peace and Prosperity Conference at the Levy Economics Institute | |
| Born | September 18, 1949 |
| Nationality | United States |
| Academic career | |
| Field | Modern Monetary Theory, Macroeconomics, Monetary policy |
| School or tradition | Post-Keynesian economics |
| Alma mater | University of Connecticut (B.A.) |
Warren Mosler (born September 18, 1949) is an American economist, president and founder of Mosler Automotive, and co-founder of the Center for Full Employment And Price Stability at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He briefly ran for President of the United States as a member of the Democratic Party in the 2012 election before dropping out to run for U.S. Senate.
Background
Mosler spent his early life in Manchester, Connecticut and was initially employed in Hartford before moving to New York City to work on Wall Street. In 1982, he began a hedge fund, which by the 1990s was largely turned over to his partners. Later, he relocated to the U.S. Virgin Islands to participate in a government-sponsored economic growth initiative.[1]
Academically, he is known for his writings on Modern Monetary Theory, an economic theory that describes the way fiat money is created and utilized in modern economies.
Political campaigns
In February 2009, Mosler declared his candidacy with the Federal Elections Commission to challenge President Barack Obama for the Democratic Party nomination.[2] In April 2010, he withdrew[3] to run in the United States Senate election in Connecticut, 2010[1] as an independent. In the final tally he received 0.98% of the vote.
Personal life
Warren Mosler resides in St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands.
References
- ^ a b Altimari, Daniela (February 25, 2010). "Another hat in the ring? Financial analyst Warren Mosler considers U.S. Senate run". Courant. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
- ^ "Warren Mosler". Federal Elections Commission. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
- ^ "Warren Bruce Mosler Termination Report". Federal Election Commission. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
External links
- Center for Full Employment and Price Stability
- The Center of the Universe: Warren Mosler's blog
- Warren Mosler Interview on The George Jarkesy Show
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