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James M. Poterba

b. 1958

James M. Poterba (b. 1958) is a prominent American economist known for his work in public finance, taxation, and household saving behavior. He is the Mitsui Professor of Economics at MIT and has served as president of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) since 2008. His research often combines rigorous empirical analysis with policy-relevant questions, particularly around retirement saving, tax-deferred accounts, and the economic effects of fiscal policy.

Economics

Taxation and Household Saving: Evidence from the 1986 Tax Reform Act
The Impact of 401(k) Plans on Retirement Saving
The Role of Housing Equity in Retirement Planning
Demographic Structure and the Political Economy of Public Education
The Taxation of Capital Income

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