Leading economics organization no longer affiliated with Larry Summers
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The National Bureau of Economic Research ended its affiliation with Larry Summers due to Epstein ties.
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The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) has ended its affiliation with Larry Summers, according to a Wall Street Journal report Monday. The Journal cited an email from NBER President James Poterba stating Summers was "no longer an NBER affiliate." This decision follows ongoing scrutiny regarding Summers' relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Summers, a former Treasury Secretary, had been a research associate with the NBER for decades. The move highlights the continued professional repercussions for individuals linked to Epstein.
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The National Bureau of Economic Research ended its affiliation with Larry Summers.
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