The Daily Iowan Ask the Author: John A. List

Economist John List is used to academic writing, but recently explored a more down-to-earth writing style in his new book, ‘The Voltage Effect.’

“John A. List is the Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago. He is also the chief economist for Walmart. List works with state and federal governments to help them make better decisions.

List is used to academic writing, but recently came out with a book called The Voltage Effect, released in Feb. 2022, and has another book titled The Why Axis, released in 2013. He spoke about his work and his writing at the University of Iowa’s Iowa Memorial Union on March 24 as part of his ongoing book tour.”

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