“I’m an economist but also teach and write on history, English, communication, philosophy, art and cultural studies. As May West might put it, “I was Snow White . . . but I drifted!” Until 1995 I was named—and was—”Donald.” Raised in Boston, I’ve worked always in the Midwest, at the Universities of Chicago, Iowa, and (more…)

Hi Deirdre! I still remember when you told me, in Oslo, during the IAFFE Conference 2001, that your kids didn’t have any contact with you. Anyway, as I see, you are doing great! I am happy to visit your new website and to be able to, somehow, keep in touch with you. In case you (more…)

Linked to your site via PAE news! Greetings from a very cold Bloemfontein. I want to send you the CD which I never played to you … Sarie Marais and all that! Karin Thomas

Dear Deirdre, I’ve not spoken with you for a while but hope to meet you again in the near future. Any change of you coming to NL again this year? Somehow both your book ‘Crossing’ and our conversation last summer have had great impact on me. It’s good to have an example when you travel (more…)

Hie Deirdre, I am finishing your book, Crossing, A Memoir and wondering how you are doing now. What an Odyssee that crossing trip, you’re amazing!!! Well I want you to know that if ever you come back to Iowa City we would be delighted to have you for a fancy French meal at home!!! Hélène.

Hello Deirdre: I have read quite a few things about your academic work and your personal life, and let me tell you great value as a woman opens the door to all other persons (including me, of course) who am just going to start this long transition. Excuse my little management-articulated English (I am of (more…)

Prof. McCloskey, I stumbled on your blog site by accident, but glad I did. I was a former undergrad econ student of yours back in the early 80s. I started out in political theory (John Nelson) and intellectual history (Alan Megil), took one of your courses on British Econ History and I’ve been hooked on (more…)

Dear Professor McCloskey, I met you briefly at the EHA Meetings at Rutgers when I was the secretary of Professor Tom Weiss at KU. I was so impressed by you since I saw and when I listened to your speech I was astounded with the strength, the wisdom and the conviction you convey. You told (more…)