Austan Goolsbee

How the Auto Bailout Helped Save the Economy

In interview, Prof. Austan Goolsbee argues that the auto industry bailout helped U.S. economy recover from Great Recession


Why are gas prices falling? Think China, not Saudi Arabia

Prof. Austan Goolsbee argues that falling demand in China, not rising supply, is responsible for unusual drop in oil prices


Consumers feeling better about economy

Prof. Austan Goolsbee notes that people are more optimistic about economy, though it has only slightly improved since last year


Obama's former economic guru on the midterms

Prof. Austan Goolsbee doesn’t necessarily think Republican Party ‘wants to get something done’ despite midterm elections victory


Yahoo! Finance

Scottish vote raises tensions across the Atlantic

Prof. Austan Goolsbee discusses the political and logistical complications of Scottish independence


Politico

Washington isn't spending too much

Prof. Austan Goolsbee writes that deficits normally rise during economic downturns


Goolsbee: Europe in 999 mode

Prof. Austan Goolsbee weighs in on economic troubles abroad, U.S. debt ceiling issues


Chicago in the News


University of Chicago Chronicle