Understanding Richard Posner's Journey

Richard Posner, a judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, shares his childhood memories of living in New York City during World War II. He recalls his thoughts on safety during air raids and his move to Scarsdale in 1948. Posner discusses his career path, initially choosing law as a default option due to his father's influence and lack of strong occupational motivation. He later developed an interest in economic regulation and the application of economics to law, influenced by his experiences in Washington and teaching at Stanford and Chicago.

What position does Richard Posner hold?

• Economist at the Federal Reserve

• Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

• Mayor of New York City

• Professor at Stanford University

During World War II, why did Posner envy his friend living on the sixth floor?

• Because the sixth floor had a larger apartment

• Because the sixth floor was closer to the park

• Because he thought a bomb would hit the eighth floor first

• Because the sixth floor had a better view

What change did Posner experience in 1948?

• He moved to Chicago

• He moved from New York to Scarsdale

• He started law school

• He began his career as a judge

Why did Posner choose to study law?

• His father forced him to

• It was a default option due to lack of other motivations

• He had a strong passion for law

• He wanted to become a judge

What was Posner's major in college?

• Law

• History

• Economics

• English

What was Posner's initial career interest before choosing law?

• Medicine

• Engineering

• Literature

• Business

What field did Posner become interested in during the 1960s?

• Environmental law

• Economic regulation

• International relations

• Criminal law

Where did Posner start teaching in 1968?

• Stanford University

• University of Chicago

• Harvard University

• Yale University

What influenced Posner's professional interests the most?

• His father's career

• His childhood experiences

• His major in college

• Engagement with economic cases and meeting economists

What year did Posner move to Chicago?

• 1968

• 1969

• 1971

• 1970