He was a recipient of the Moynihan Prize.
DescriptionAlan Krueger, a former chairman of the president's Council of Economic Advisers, uses the music industry, from superstar artists to music executives, from managers to promoters, as a way in to explain key principles of economics, and the forces shaping our economic lives. He also served as assistant secretary for economic policy and chief economist of the U.. Krueger tackles commonly asked questions: How does a song become popular? How can musicians and everyday workers earn a living in the digital economy?About the AuthorALAN B.