Summary

Creator:

Mayer, Thomas, 1927-2015

Abstract:

Thomas Mayer was an American economist (1927-2015) known for his work in economic methodology and monetary policy. His papers include published works and drafts of his writings and research and a small amount of correspondence between him and other economists. A portion of this collection is born-digital material, which is not yet available for research.

Extent:

2.0 Linear Feet

Language:

Materials in English

Collection ID:

RL.11374

Background

Scope and Content:

The papers held in this collection consist largely of Mayer's writings, in both final and draft form, which span his professional career from the 1950s until the 2010s. There is a small amount of printed correspondence, including notable economists Milton Friedman, Roger Backhouse, and others. The bulk of the collection consists of born-digital materials, which contain both electronic drafts and email correspondence. As of January 2017, this material is not yet available for research. Contact Research Services with questions about accessing that portion of the collection.

Biographical / Historical:

Thomas Mayer (January 18, 1927 – June 12, 2015) was an American economist who was professor of economics at the University of California, Davis. He previously taught at West Virginia University, the University of Notre Dame, Michigan State University, and the University of California, Berkeley.

He is known for his work in monetary policy and economic methodology. Mayer received his Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1953.

Acquisition Information:

The Thomas Mayer Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2016.

Processing information:

Processed by Ben Saalfeld, Dec. 2016

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2016-0266

Rules or Conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects

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Subjects:

Monetary policy -- United States
Banks and banking -- United States
Economists -- United States -- Correspondence
Economists -- United States
Economics -- Methodology
Economics -- History

Names:

University of California, Davis. Department of Economics
Friedman, Milton, 1912-2006