Edward C. Prescott, Regents Professor in the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University

Edward Prescott, Nobel Prize winning economist, dies at 81

Prescott was one of the most influential economists in the world. As a professor and the W. P. Carey Chair in Economics at ASU, he was a beloved and respected member of the business school community for 20 years.

In this article published Nov. 7, 2022, in Bloomberg:

Professor Edward Prescott's passing is a huge loss for the W. P. Carey School of Business community. His contributions to economics research were foundational and his work transformed macroeconomic policy. His passion for economics has made a lasting impact on the field, and his tremendous presence and incisive insights will be greatly missed.


Ohad Kadan, Charles J. Robel Dean, Professor of Finance, and W. P. Carey Distinguished Chair

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