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# John H. Makin

(1943–2015)   Economist

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John H. Makin was an economist, best known for *Theory of macroeconomics*.

## Quick Facts About John H. Makin

Born May 29, 1943

Died March 30, 2015

Profession Economist

Notable works Theory of macroeconomics

## About John H. Makin

John Holmes Makin was an American economist and resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. He was a consultant to the U.S. Treasury Department, the Congressional Budget Office, the International Monetary Fund, and the Bank of Japan. He specialized in international finance and financial markets, with special emphasis on both Japanese and European economies. Makin reported on the U.S. economy, writing on topics related to monetary policy, tax and budget issues, in monthly essays entitled "Economic Outlook", for the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). He was a principal at Caxton Associates from 1995 to 2010 before returning to AEI.

##  Quotes by John H. Makin

> [The Death of Money is an engrossing account of the massive stresses accumulating in the global financial system, especially since the 2008…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-h-makin/the-death-of-money-is-an-engrossing-account-of-the-massive-stresses/)

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> [The fact that global savers accommodate U.S. consumers by keeping U.S. interest rates lower than they otherwise would be and the dollar…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-h-makin/the-fact-that-global-savers-accommodate-u-s-consumers-by-keeping-u-s/)

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