Professor Rebecca Diamond Named First Feldstein Chair of the Depart

The Economics Department is delighted to announce that Martin Feldstein’s legacy is being honored with a professorship in his name that was made possible by the generous support of his students, colleagues and friends. Marty was a central figure at Harvard and in the economics field as a whole from 1967 to his death in 2019. He carried out pioneering research in public, health and macroeconomics. He introduced generations of students to our field by teaching “Ec 10” for decades, and guided them towards sophisticated policy analysis in “American Economic Policy” (Economics 1450). Marty mentored dozens of young economists, including several members of our department. His leadership of the National Bureau of Economic Research transformed the entire profession. We are also delighted that Rebecca Diamond will become the first Martin Feldstein Professor as of September, 2025. Professor Diamond's path-breaking research on housing, labor markets, and health, and her commitment to teaching and mentorship, will help keep Marty’s legacy thriving at Harvard.