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statement did not elaborate about the circumstances of Krueger's
death, nor did the university when confirming it earlier in the
day.
Krueger served in the last two Democratic administrations - as
chief economist for the U.S. Department of Labor during the
Clinton era and as chair of the White House Council of Economic
Advisers for Obama.
"It is with tremendous sadness we share that Professor Alan B.
Krueger, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and Princeton
professor of economics took his own life over the weekend," his
family said in the statement furnished by the university. "The
family requests the time and space to grieve and remember him."
He had taught economics at Princeton since 1987. Last week,
Krueger delivered a lecture at Stanford University in California
on income distribution and labor market regulation titled "Why
is Basic Universal Income So Controversial?"
"Alan was recognized as a true leader in his field, known and
admired for both his research and teaching," Princeton said in a
statement.
An avid music fan, Krueger posted about Bruce Springsteen and
other rock stars on Twitter and wove David Bowie into his
lectures. He made this passion the subject of his latest
research in his forthcoming book on economics and the music
industry, due to be released in June.
Krueger received numerous awards, including the Kershaw Prize
from the Association for Public Policy and Management in 1997
for distinguished contributions to public policy analysis by
someone under the age of 40.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa, and two children.
(Reporting by Gabriella Borter in New York; Editing by Scott
Malone, Dan Grebler and Bill Berkrot)
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