The Passing of An Angry Bear

Usually, I put up two posts discussing the economy or politics or ? Today it will be a bit different. Angry Bear has lost an economist and writer. This particular loss completely blindsided me. I did not follow up on Robert as I would have with others in the past and after a conversation.

I did not know Robert Waldmann was ill the last time we talked. He had passed away shortly after we had a discussion. We were not necessarily agreeing. This is normal on Angry Bear.

He was an important contributor and teacher at Angry Bear. He will be missed.

I just found this out from Eric Kramer.

Obituary information for Robert James Waldmann

Fellow Angry Bear and writer Robert died, unexpectedly and suddenly on June 24, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital due to an intestinal obstruction and sepsis, despite a successful and courageous battle against colon cancer.

A partial of his obituary . . .

“With Robert Waldmann, a beautiful mind and a generous soul leaves the world. Beyond academic publishing, he was a public intellectual with a wide-ranging blog and contributions to Angry Bear, where he engaged with topics from politics to microbiology, always with humour and intelligence. He will be remembered for his unique sense of humour, the acuity of his reflection, and the breadth of his anthological knowledge. Robert was enthusiastic, kind, and guided by a strong moral compass. He inspired generations of students by providing unwavering support for unconventional scientific endeavours. Many of them are applying his teaching, actively addressing complicated global economic challenges. As a father and as a mentor, he never stepped back from offering feedback and invaluable reflections.”

Robert will be greatly missed by Angry Bear and myself. I wish I had followed up sooner.