Regular biography
Stephen Spear is a Professor of Economics at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business. His research interests are not specified in the available information. Professor Spear's contact details include an email address: sspear@cmu.edu. His faculty profile can be accessed at https://www.cmu.edu/tepper/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/stephen-spear.
Scholar-generated biography
Stephen E. Spear is a Professor of Economics at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in economics. His research focuses on economic models, particularly in areas such as rational expectations, market equilibria, and dynamic contracts. His work explores the existence and structure of equilibria in overlapping generations models, the role of sunspots in economic stability, and the implications of learning in competitive markets. Spear's publications also address issues like moral hazard, electoral competition, and the impact of externalities on growth. His research contributes to understanding market volatility, strategic business cycles, and the conditions for optimal savings and growth.