John Shoven

John B. Shoven is a distinguished economist and professor at Stanford University. He has held several prominent positions throughout his career at Stanford, where he has been a faculty member since 1973.4

Academic Positions

Shoven currently holds the title of Charles R. Schwab Professor of Economics, Emeritus at Stanford University.3 He is also a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution.3 Previously, he served as the Trione Director of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR).12

Research and Expertise

Professor Shoven's areas of expertise include:

• Public Finance
• Investments
• Economics of Aging5

He has made significant contributions to the field of retirement economics, earning him recognition as a "king of retirement economics".4

Career Highlights

• Joined Stanford University faculty in 1973 after completing his master's and doctoral degrees in economics at Yale University.4
• Served as the director of SIEPR, contributing to economic policy research.1
• Published extensively, with his work cited over 17,000 times according to Google Scholar.5

Throughout his career, John Shoven has established himself as a respected economist, educator, and researcher, making substantial contributions to the field of economics and policy research at Stanford University.