Kevin Sheedy

Kevin Sheedy is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Cambridge and teaches courses including Macroeconomics II, Monetary Economics, and Aggregate Fluctuations. His research focuses on Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, Political Economy, Housing Markets, and Banking, with notable contributions on housing market dynamics, financial stability, and institutional specialization. He has published in top journals like the Review of Economic Studies, Journal of International Economics, and American Economic Review. His work explores topics such as transaction taxes in housing markets, liquidity in financial intermediation, and the political economy of monetary policy.

Education: PhD in Economics (University of Cambridge), MPhil in Economics (University of Cambridge with distinction), BSc in Mathematics and Economics (LSE with first-class honours).

Research Interests: His expertise spans macroeconomic theory, monetary policy design, housing market volatility, and institutional frameworks. Recent work examines how transaction taxes affect housing markets, the role of liquidity in banking crises, and the symbiotic relationship between institutional specialization in global trade. He also investigates inflation persistence, debt dynamics, and the challenges of unconventional monetary policy.

Teaching and Engagement: In addition to his research, Sheedy actively participates in academic seminars worldwide and serves as a referee for major economics journals. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate macroeconomics, emphasizing both theoretical foundations and policy applications.