Alicia Munnell
Alicia Haydock Munnell (born December 6, 1942) is an American economist who is a prominent figure in the field of retirement and social security research. She is currently the Peter F. Drucker Professor of Management Sciences at the Boston College Carroll School of Management and the director of the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Alicia Munnell was born in New York City. She earned her B.A. from Wellesley College in 1964, her M.A. from Boston University in 1966, and her Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University in 1973.
Career[edit | edit source]
Munnell began her career as a staff economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston in 1973. She later served as the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Economic Policy from 1993 to 1995 under the Clinton administration. During her tenure, she was involved in various policy-making processes related to retirement and social security.
In 1997, Munnell joined the faculty at Boston College, where she established the Center for Retirement Research. The center is dedicated to promoting research on retirement income and policy issues.
Research and Contributions[edit | edit source]
Alicia Munnell has authored numerous books and articles on topics such as pensions, social security, and retirement savings. Her research has significantly influenced public policy and academic discourse on retirement security. Some of her notable works include "Coming Up Short: The Challenge of 401(k) Plans" and "Working Longer: The Solution to the Retirement Income Challenge."
Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]
Munnell has received several awards for her contributions to the field of economics, including the Robert M. Ball Award for Outstanding Achievements in Social Insurance from the National Academy of Social Insurance.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Alicia Munnell is married to Joseph Munnell, and they have two children. She resides in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
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