Coming to a Political and Economic Sensibility

The transcript discusses the speaker's experiences during the 1960s, highlighting the influence of the political atmosphere on their academic journey. It covers their time at Princeton, where they were inspired by figures like Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, and their subsequent experiences in graduate school. The speaker reflects on the challenges faced in economics courses and the need for a different foundation. They also discuss their involvement in social movements, personal life in Harlem, and activism during the antiwar movement, which shaped their academic and personal perspectives.

What significant figures did the speaker encounter during their time at Princeton that influenced their views?

• John F. Kennedy and Eleanor Roosevelt

• Albert Einstein and Rosa Parks

• Martin Luther King and Malcolm X

• Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi

Which economic theorists' courses did the speaker find unconvincing during their graduate studies?

• Paul Samuelson and Joseph Stiglitz

• Bill Vickrey and Gary Becker

• John Maynard Keynes and Adam Smith

• Milton Friedman and Friedrich Hayek

What was the speaker's experience with housing in New York City?

• They moved to Brooklyn for better opportunities.

• They easily found housing in Manhattan.

• They faced difficulties and ended up living in Harlem.

• They lived in a luxurious apartment near Columbia University.

How did the speaker's involvement in the antiwar movement influence them?

• It caused them to move away from activism.

• It reinforced their belief in the possibility of change.

• It made them more supportive of the government's policies.

• It led them to abandon their academic pursuits.

What duality did the speaker experience during their time in New York?

• Living in both New York and Los Angeles

• Being part of both Harlem and Columbia University

• Balancing a career in business and academia

• Studying both science and literature