Peter J. BoettkeAmerican economist of the Austrian school.
Date of Birth: 03.01.1960
Country: USA |
Content:
- Peter Boettke: Austrian School Economist
- Academic Career
- Return to George Mason University
- Leadership Roles
- Current Position
- Beyond Academia
Peter Boettke: Austrian School Economist
Early Life and EducationPeter Boettke was born in Rahway, New Jersey, to Fred and Elinor Boettke. His undergraduate studies took him to Thiel College in Greenville, Pennsylvania, and later to Grove City College. Despite his initial disinterest in economics, a course taught by Hans Sennholz sparked his fascination with the subject.
Academic Career
In 1983, Boettke earned his bachelor's degree, followed by a master's degree in 1987. He went on to complete his Ph.D. in 1989 from Grove City College. After graduating, he embarked on a teaching career, holding positions at institutions such as Oakland University, Manhattan College, and New York University.
Return to George Mason University
In 1998, Boettke returned to his alma mater, George Mason University, this time as a faculty member. In 2004, he joined the London School of Economics while also serving as a Fellow at the American Institute for Political and Economic Studies in Prague and a Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace at Stanford University.
Leadership Roles
Boettke held prominent leadership roles, including Director of the James M. Buchanan Center for Political Economy at George Mason University. He also played an influential role as a Senior Fellow at the Mercatus Center.
Current Position
Despite his diverse appointments, George Mason University remained Boettke's primary academic home. He even served as the Director of Graduate Studies in Economics there until 2007.
Beyond Academia
Boettke's life extended beyond academia. He held the position of Managing Editor of the "Review of Austrian Economics." In his spare time, he found joy coaching a youth basketball team at a school in Fairfax, Virginia, where he resides with his wife Rosemary and their two sons, Matthew and Stephen.