Somehow, talking to young students brings you back to reality - it should, anyway.
Robert J. ShillerSome of the best theorizing comes after collecting data because then you become aware of another reality.
Robert J. ShillerThere is more uncertainty than usual about job futures because computers are replacing more and more human intelligence, and globalization is proceeding at an accelerating pace.
Robert J. ShillerMy clinical psychologist wife of 40 years has always had a close intellectual influence on me. When I was beginning to talk openly in the economics profession about irrationality in decision-making, I received a lot of criticism. Ginny would support my views and remind me that a whole other profession - psychology - studies people's irrational sides.
Robert J. Shiller