Robert Shiller

Robert Shiller is an American economist known for his work in financial markets, behavioral economics, and housing economics. He gained prominence for his insights into market volatility and bubbles, particularly through his work on the Case-Shiller Home Price Index, which tracks residential real estate prices. Shiller is a co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his research on asset prices and market psychology. He also advocates for understanding the emotional and sociological aspects of economic behavior, emphasizing how people's perceptions influence financial markets. His influential book, "Irrational Exuberance," critiques speculative bubbles in various asset classes.