Robert James Waldmann Ph.D.

I went to grade school with Robert. I wished we had more school reunions.

Marina and Thomas, It has taken me a full month to collect myself enough to tell you that all my best memories of both of your parents involved great ideas, great food, and great laughter. Your father, in particular, was always the most careful listener, often saying "hey wait.." and making a funny or insightful observation on something that had just been said and perhaps left unappreciated. So, "hey wait", Robert, some day we hope to see you again.

Dear Robert, our common past has been so long and so nutritional for me that I feel a huge part of my future has gone away with you. Much of my thinking about economics comes from you, not to mention what I figure out I know of the US. It was such fun to talk with you on "everything, everyhere, all at once" to cite a film we both loved. In one of of our last chats I sent you the photo I post here, taken at Santa Maria dei Carmini in Venice, of " Saint Nicholas In Glory" by Lorenzo...

I had the pleasure of having Robert as my supervisor in EUI, Florence. Condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

I am deeply saddened to hear about Professor Waldmann´s passing. He wasn´t just a brilliant teacher, but a mentor who shaped my journey. May his soul rest in peace!

Reading the posts here, it´s amazing how many people share memories of Professor Waldmann that are so similar to my own. This speaks not only to his depth as humang being, but also to his tireless perseverance in kindness, caring and humility, which can only belong to an above-average personality. I met him during my master´s program, and was fortunate to have him on the committee that evaluated my thesis. At the end of the discussion, he took the time to congratulate me warmly, and he was...

I met Professor Waldmann when I was a master of science student at Tor Vergata and I had the opportunity to attend his lectures on macroeconomics. Professor Waldmann played a huge role in my training as an economist and in my career for several reasons. He encouraged students to use their critical spirit and he often used to challenge unrealistic dogmatic assumptions that are (still) taken for granted in our discipline. He often used to make fun of such unbelievable beliefs and his attitude...

I met Professor Waldmann when I was a master of science student at Tor Vergata and I had the opportunity to attend his lectures on macroeconomics. Professor Waldmann played a huge role in my training as an economist and in my career for several reasons. He encouraged students to use their critical spirit and he often used to challenge unrealistic dogmatic assumptions that are (still) taken for granted in our discipline. He often made fun of such unbelievable beliefs and his attitude was...

Really sad news. Robert was my second supervisor during my thesis at Tor Vergata. He was always there-generous with his time, thoughtful in his guidance. His suggestions were like rare pearls, always helping elevate my work to the next level. He was one of the best professors I´ve ever met. But what I cherished most were the moments beyond the thesis-reading his blog, exchanging books, and talking about games, life, and everything in between. He truly changed the way I see academia-not as a...