Louis Hyman

Louis Hyman is a prominent economic historian and professor, currently serving as the Dorothy Ross Professor of Political Economy in History at Johns Hopkins University and a professor at the SNF Agora Institute. With a background that includes a BA from Columbia University, a Fulbright scholarship, and a PhD from Harvard University, Hyman has established himself as a leading expert on the history of capitalism in the United States. His research focuses on personal debt, labor, and the evolution of American economic systems, resulting in acclaimed books such as "Debtor Nation: The History of America in Red Ink" and "Temp: The Real Story of What Happened to Your Salary, Benefits, and Job Security." Formerly the Maurice and Hinda Neufeld Founders Professor at Cornell University's School of Industrial & Labor Relations, Hyman has also directed the Institute for Workplace Studies and founded the Columbia Studies in the History of U.S. Capitalism book series. His work continues to shape discussions on American economic history and contemporary capitalism, bridging academic research with public understanding through various platforms, including a popular MOOC on American capitalism.