Arthur R. Kroeber

Arthur R. Kroeber is an Adjunct Professor of Economics at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, a position he has held since 2018. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs and is a senior non-resident fellow at the Brookings-Tsinghua Center in Beijing. Kroeber is a member of the National Committee on US-China Relations, reflecting his deep engagement in U.S.-China economic and policy dialogue.

• A.B. in Comparative Religion, Harvard College, 1984

His research and professional work center on China's economy, with a focus on macroeconomic trends, financial markets, and political economy. As founder of Gavekal Dragonomics and head of research at Gavekal, he has over two decades of experience analyzing China's economic development and its global implications. His interdisciplinary background bridges economics, international affairs, and religious studies, offering a unique perspective on institutional and cultural factors shaping economic behavior in China.

Kroeber is the author of the widely recognized book China’s Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know (Oxford University Press, 2016), which synthesizes complex economic dynamics for a broad audience. His work often intersects with public policy, global trade, and investment strategy, making him a sought-after expert in both academic and financial circles.

• Senior Non-Resident Fellow, Brookings-Tsinghua Center, Beijing
• Member, National Committee on US-China Relations

He has extensive professional experience in economic research and financial journalism, having spent fifteen years as a financial and economic journalist in China and South Asia prior to founding Dragonomics in 2002. His career combines rigorous academic training with real-world market analysis, contributing significantly to the understanding of China's evolving economic landscape.