Thomas J. Sargent

Thomas J. Sargent

Keynote Speaker: Macroeconomist & Rational Expectations Pioneer; Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics Laureate; William R. Berkley Professor at NYU

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Thomas J. Sargent Biography

Thomas J. Sargent is recognized as a pioneer of the rational expectations revolution in macroeconomics, with foundational contributions to macroeconomics, monetary economics, and time series econometrics. Sargent was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics with Christopher A. Sims for their empirical research on cause and effect in the macroeconomy. Sargent helped develop rational expectations theory, which asserts that some economic outcomes are at least partially determined by people's rational expectations.

Alongside Robert Lucas Jr., Sargent advanced the rational expectations approach in macroeconomics. In collaboration with Neil Wallace, Sargent contributed to theoretical macroeconomics, including the saddle-path stability characterization of the rational expectations equilibrium and the policy ineffectiveness proposition for monetary policy. His work in learning theory explores how agents with imperfect knowledge of the economy attempt to improve their understanding over time. Sargent's research includes significant contributions to learning theory and economic history, with influential studies on monetary standards and international episodes of inflation.

Over a career spanning more than five decades, Sargent has influenced how economists analyze the interactions between government policy and economic outcomes, the dynamics of inflation and hyperinflation, and the fiscal consequences of war and public debt. His major works include "Rational Expectations and Econometric Practice" with Robert E. Lucas Jr., "Recursive Macroeconomic Theory" with Lars Ljungqvist, "Robustness" with Lars Peter Hansen, and "The Big Problem of Small Change" with François Velde. Additional books include "Dynamic Programming" and "Economic Networks: Theory and Computation," both with John Stachurski and published by Cambridge University Press.

Sargent has held named chairs at the University of Chicago and Stanford University. He is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and holds the William R. Berkley Professorship of Economics and Business at New York University, as well as the Donald L. Lucas Professorship in Economics, Emeritus, at Stanford University. Sargent is a past president of the Econometric Society, the American Economic Association, and the Society for Economic Dynamics.

Sargent was a university medalist as Most Distinguished Scholar in his graduating class and received the Nemmers Prize in Economics. He was elected a fellow of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Sargent has also been recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association and a Fellow of the Econometric Society. His work spans mathematical theory, empirical policy analysis, and economic history, contributing to the understanding of modern economies.

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Thomas J. Sargent Speaking Topics

The conceptual and policy issues underlying the Euro crisis

Episodes of U.S. monetary and fiscal history that shed light on global situations today

Macroeconomic policy, bank regulation, and monetary policy

The economics and politics of U.S. monetary and fiscal choices

Thomas J. Sargent Videos

3. The Beauty of Uncertainty - Thomas J. Sargent - YouTube
SKBI Public Lecture by Nobel Laureate Professor Thomas Sargent ...
Princeton news conference with Nobel Prize in economics winners

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Thomas J. Sargent is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Economy, Conservative and Finance. The estimated speaking fee range to book Thomas J. Sargent for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Thomas J. Sargent generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joseph Stiglitz, Alan Blinder and Dr. Eric Maskin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Thomas J. Sargent for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 30/10/2026.

Thomas J. Sargent Speaking Topics

  • The conceptual and policy issues underlying the Euro crisis

  • Episodes of U.S. monetary and fiscal history that shed light on global situations today

  • Macroeconomic policy, bank regulation, and monetary policy

  • The economics and politics of U.S. monetary and fiscal choices

Thomas J. Sargent Videos

3. The Beauty of Uncertainty - Thomas J. Sargent - YouTube
SKBI Public Lecture by Nobel Laureate Professor Thomas Sargent ...
Princeton news conference with Nobel Prize in economics winners
Tom Sargent's Keynote Address BYU CPEC 2012 - YouTube

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  • What topics does Thomas J. Sargent speak about?

    Thomas J. Sargent is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Economy, Conservative, Finance, Models, Mathematics, Government, Professors and Social Sciences.
  • Where does Thomas J. Sargent travel from?

    Thomas J. Sargent generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Thomas J. Sargent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Thomas J. Sargent for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Thomas J. Sargent for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Thomas J. Sargent or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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