Søren Hove Ravn

Søren Hove Ravn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Social Sciences. He has held this position since February 2019, following his tenure as Assistant Professor from June 2014 to January 2019. His academic home is at Øster Farimagsgade 5, Building 26, Copenhagen K, where he conducts research and teaching in macroeconomics and related fields.

Dr. Ravn's primary research focuses on macroeconomics, particularly the interaction between financial markets and the real economy, and financial and monetary policy. His current research examines the macroeconomic effects of financial liberalization, with a strong emphasis on business cycle dynamics, credit markets, and macroeconomic modeling. He has developed expertise in macroeconometrics and DSGE models, applying these tools to understand complex economic phenomena.

His publication record shows a consistent output of high-impact research, with articles appearing in top journals like the American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics and European Economic Review. His work on leverage, business cycle skewness, credit cycles, and government spending effects has garnered significant attention in the economics community, with multiple papers receiving dozens of citations.

As an active member of the academic community, Ravn has served as a peer reviewer for journals like Economic Inquiry and has presented his research at prestigious institutions including the London School of Economics, Bank of England, and Banque de France. His 2018 activities included visiting researcher positions at both Banque de France and the London School of Economics, demonstrating his international recognition in the field.

Teaching is a significant component of Ravn's role, where he instructs macroeconomics at the master's level in the Political and Mathematical Economics programs. His guidance expertise spans theoretical and empirical macroeconomics, financial and monetary policy, and macroeconomic modeling techniques, helping shape the next generation of economists.