August 2025
Peter Temin was born and raised in Philadelphia and came to the east coast to attend graduate school in economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He then worked at MIT for over 40 years as a professor of economic history and ultimately as the chair of the economics department. Peter enjoyed exploring economics with his students, discussing everything from the Roman economy to current issues. He has published over 30 books and numerous articles examining a range of topics including the Roman economy, the economics of the Great Depression, of American industrialization, and of current issues of economic equity. Later, Peter was happy to teach alongside his wife at the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement. He loves to travel and has many fond memories of trips with his wife.
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