Pierre De Leo

Pierre De Leo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Maryland. His research focuses on international macroeconomics, finance, and monetary policy, particularly the role of expectations in identifying economic shocks, exchange rate dynamics, and optimal policy conduct. During Spring 2025, he will also be visiting the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.

Education:

• PhD and MA in Economics, Boston College
• BA and MA in Economics (highest honors), University of Milan - Bicocca

Research Interests: De Leo explores topics such as exchange rate fluctuations, monetary policy design, and the impact of global investors on bond markets. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis to address policy-relevant questions in open economies, emphasizing the interplay between expectations and macroeconomic outcomes.

Recent Articles: His publications analyze themes like the disconnect between short-term interest rates and policy, speculation in emerging markets, and the implications of imperfect exchange rate expectations. These studies highlight his focus on bridging theory and real-world policy challenges.

Labs/Teams: No specific labs or teams are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. However, his research aligns with broader initiatives in international macroeconomics and monetary policy at the University of Maryland.