Atif Mian

About the Author

Atif Mian is a distinguished economist and professor at Princeton University, where he directs the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy and Finance. With a PhD from Stanford University, he has made significant contributions to the fields of finance, real estate, and macroeconomics, particularly through his research on household debt and its macroeconomic implications. Mian's work has been published in leading journals such as the American Economic Review and the Quarterly Journal of Economics, and he frequently advises policymakers on issues of financial stability and economic inequality. His accessible writing bridges complex economic theories with real-world applications, making him a sought-after commentator in media outlets like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Through his book House of Debt: How They (and You) Caused the Great Recession, and How We Can Prevent It from Happening Again, co-authored with Amir Sufi, Mian offers a compelling analysis of the 2008 financial crisis, challenging conventional narratives and proposing innovative solutions to avert future economic disasters.