Young men are working a lot less. It’s not just because of video games
Profs. Kerwin Charles and Erik Hurst find young men now work fewer hours
The Free-Time Paradox in America
Prof. Erik Hurst studies dramatic decline in labor participation among male high school graduates
How to Gladden a Wealthy Mind
Prof. Erik Hurst comments on the diminished psychological benefits of wealth after reaching a certain income level
Inequality has increased in income and consumption, economists argue
Prof. Erik Hurst co-authors study examining inaccuracies of consumption data
Magic Bullets: Can small businesses rebuild our economy?
Prof. Erik Hurst's research shows most small businesses have little desire to grow big
Erik Hurst
Title: V. Duane Rath Professor of Economics and John E. Jeuck Faculty Fellow, Chicago Booth; Deputy Director of The Becker Friedman Institute
Expertise: Macroeconomics
Departmental website: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/faculty/directory/h/erik-hurst