Steven Pressman (economist)

Steven Pressman is an American economist known for his contributions to post-Keynesian economics, particularly in the areas of income distribution, economic methodology, and teaching economics. He is a Professor Emeritus of Economics and Finance at Monmouth University in New Jersey, where he taught for many years.

Pressman received his Ph.D. in Economics from the New School for Social Research. His scholarly work includes books and articles addressing various aspects of economic theory and policy. He has written extensively on the history of economic thought, especially concerning Keynesian and post-Keynesian perspectives.

Some of his notable books include:

• Fifty Major Economists (Routledge) - A biographical overview of influential economists.
• Macroeconomic Instability: Is Capitalism Self-Destructing? (Elgar) - An examination of the causes and consequences of macroeconomic instability.
• Understanding Piketty's Capital (Harvard University Press) - A critical assessment of Thomas Piketty's Capital in the Twenty-First Century.
• Economics: An Introduction (Worth Publishers) - An introductory textbook in economics.
• Alternative Theories of the Rate of Interest (Macmillan)

Pressman has also been active in promoting economic literacy and advocating for policies aimed at reducing income inequality. He has served as the editor of the Review of Political Economy and has held positions in various academic organizations.