Kristin J. Forbes

Kristin J. Forbes is the Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Professor of Management and Global Economics at MIT’s Sloan School of Management. She holds a PhD from MIT and graduated summa cum laude from Williams College. Her research focuses on international macroeconomics, monetary policy, and financial stability. She has served in senior policy roles, including External Member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (2014–2017) and Member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers (2003–2005).

• Academic Affiliations: NBER Business Cycle Dating Committee, CEPR Research Associate, US Monetary Policy Forum, Council on Foreign Relations
• Policy Roles: Advisory positions at Bank for International Settlements, IMF, and Massachusetts State Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers (2009–2014)
• Honors: Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2019), MIT Bicentennial Medal (2015), 2021 Digital Teaching Award

Her research examines monetary policy frameworks, rate cycles, macroprudential regulation, and exchange rate dynamics. Notable contributions include analyses of post-pandemic inflation drivers and global quantitative tightening strategies. She regularly advises central banks and international organizations on policy design and implementation.