Founded in 1998, CRR produces academic research and policy briefs that assist public and private decision makers on the critical issue of retirement security, which is increasingly important to an aging population. Furthermore, it will train new scholars in the field and expand access to valuable data sources.
President and Dean David Quigley thanked Mr. Munnell for his contributions to the field of retirement research and for establishing a nationally recognized research center at Boston University.
“Alicia Munnell is a distinguished economist whose scholarship, throughout her career in public service and throughout the past quarter century here at Boston University, has been deeply and enduringly instrumental in strengthening America’s retirement system and the financial security of households. “It has had a profound impact,” Quigley said. “She arrived at Chestnut Hill with a compelling vision for the new center and continued to build CRR as the nation’s leading research center on retirement policy. Her accomplishments include: includes the outstanding team she founded and her mentorship of generations of scholars around the world who are refining the economics of aging, retirement, and financial health across the lifespan.”
Professor Munnell praised the University for its support of the Center over the past 20 years.
“The center’s success is directly attributable to the tremendous support of Boston University, which has been with us every step of the way,” Mannell said. “B.C. is committed to both academics and service, making it a perfect environment for policy research.”
Manel is positioning CRR for the future by attracting talented people who are passionate about the Center’s mission and a senior leadership team who have, on average, been with CRR for more than 10 years and are all important voices in the organization. He says that he has positioned himself for the Specialty field.
“Andrew Eshtruth brings a wealth of substantive knowledge and organizational management experience gained from 25 years of service to CRR, helping CRR grow from a small start-up to a nationally recognized institution. ,” Manel said. “He has extensive experience in managing relationships with funders and the media, and has keen insight from years of experience as a policy analyst in the federal government focused on the challenges posed by an aging population. Masu.
“Jean-Pierre Aubry continues to lead CRR’s state and local policy research division, while Anki Chen leads our efforts on savings and household finances. Laura Quimby heads up employee benefits and A leading figure in labor market research, Gal Wettstein leads efforts on health, health financing, and insurance issues.
Manel said CRR’s senior research team will take on more responsibility in shaping the center’s research program, expanding its development activities, and mentoring junior researchers.
“CRR is in good hands,” Manel said. “We are confident that it will continue to thrive for decades to come.”
