Dr. Roman Frydman

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Biography

Roman Frydman is a Professor of Economics at New York University. He is the founding editor of Project Syndicate and chairs the Program on Knightian Uncertainty Economics at the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET). Frydman's work focuses on the intricacies of government policy in light of the inherent limitations in forecasting economic and social outcomes, drawing inspiration from the arguments advanced by key figures such as Frank Knight, John Maynard Keynes, Friedrich Hayek, and Karl Popper. He emphasizes the notion that the future is not only unknowable but also objectively open to various possibilities. His academic pursuits reflect a deep engagement with the challenges that arise from Knightian uncertainty and the implications for market dynamics and public policy.

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Professor

— Present

New York University • New York, NY

Teaching and researching topics related to economics, particularly focusing on Knightian uncertainty and its implications for government policy.

Requirements for New York University

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Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.