Sebastian Edwards

Sebastian Edwards, the Henry Ford II Professor of International Economics at UCLA Anderson School of Management, is a leading authority on emerging markets, currency crises, and international macroeconomics. As former Chief Economist for Latin America at the World Bank (1993-1996) and current Co-Director of NBER's Africa Project, he combines academic rigor with real-world policy impact.

• PhD in Economics (University of Chicago, 1981)
• Past President of LACEA
• Member of Kiel Institute's Scientific Advisory Council

His research focuses on Latin American economic development, monetary policy in emerging economies, and international financial systems. With over 200 publications and 15 books, his work appears in top journals like American Economic Review and Quarterly Journal of Economics.

Selected scientific awards:

• Carlos Díaz-Alejandro Prize (2013) for Latin American economic research

As advisor to governments, multilateral institutions, and corporations, Edwards bridges academic theory with policy practice. His media commentary appears in Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and global outlets.