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Robert JOLIETView profile

Associate Professor

• Finance
• Portfolio Management
• SRI (Socially Responsible Investing)
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Robert JOLIET is an Associate Professor of Finance at IÉSEG School of Management in France. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics and Management from HEC-ULg Management School (Belgium) and has held various academic leadership roles, including Director of Academic Development and Academic Director of the PGE (MSc in Management). His research focuses on finance, portfolio management, SRI (Socially Responsible Investing), and corporate finance, with a particular emphasis on international expansion, capital structure, and sustainable investment strategies. Education: 2008: Ph.D. in Economics and Management, HEC-ULg Management School, Belgium 2004: Master of Advanced Studies (DEA), Management Sciences (Finance), University of Liège, Belgium 2002: Master of Science in Business Engineering (Finance), University of Liège, Belgium Research interests span SRI fund dynamics, corporate social responsibility valuation, international debt policies, and market liquidity. Notable contributions include analyzing the impact of SRI mutual funds on corporate governance and environmental practices, and exploring the stability of sovereign debt structures in the Eurozone. Awards include the 2005 FORTIS Award (Third Prize) and the 2003 E.G. de Barsy Doctoral Fellowship. He has published extensively in journals like Economics Letters and Journal of Banking & Finance . Academic leadership roles include directing programs and departments at IÉSEG, alongside coordinating the Finance Track and managing academic development initiatives. His teaching focuses on financial data analysis, active portfolio management, and investment strategies in capital markets. He is a member of the LEM (Laboratoire d'Économie Moderne) research group and contributes to interdisciplinary research in finance and economics.

Andrea BeltrattiView profile

Professor

• Financial Economics
• Asset Pricing
• Banking
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Andrea Beltratti is a Full Professor at Bocconi University, specializing in financial economics and asset pricing. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Yale University (1989) and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Turin (1982). His research focuses on stock and bond volatility, mortgage markets, environmental economics, and financial crises. Notably, his work on asset price dynamics was mentioned during the 2013 Nobel Prize Ceremony. He teaches courses on equity portfolio management, financial investments, and real estate valuation. Education: Ph.D., Yale University; B.A., University of Turin Key Research Areas: Financial markets, banking systems, sustainable development, and macroeconomic policy Beltratti’s publications span journals like the Journal of Banking and Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Oxford Economic Papers. His award-winning contributions include analyses of global credit crises and asymmetric contagion effects in European sovereign debt markets. He actively contributes to academic discussions through teaching and research on fintech, infrastructure finance, and alternative investments.

Kathryn M. DominguezView profile

Professor

• International financial markets
• Macroeconomics
• Foreign exchange rate behavior
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Kathryn M. Dominguez is a Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, where she also serves as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. She maintains a dual affiliation with the Department of Economics as director of the honors program. Her educational background includes: PhD in Economics from Yale University (1987) AB from Vassar College (1982) Dominguez's research focuses on international financial markets and macroeconomics, with particular expertise in foreign exchange rate behavior. Her work examines global financial systems, exchange rate interventions, and monetary policy across borders. She has authored influential works including 'Exchange Rate Efficiency and the Behavior of International Asset Markets' and 'Does Foreign Exchange Intervention Work?' (co-authored with Jeff Frankel). Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on understanding financial crises, particularly the Great Recession and pandemic-era challenges, with attention to policy responses and international ramifications. Her research demonstrates consistent engagement with central banking policies, exchange rate dynamics, and international financial stability. Professional affiliations: Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research Member, Panel of Economic Advisers at the Congressional Budget Office Member, Advisory Scientific Committee of the European Systemic Risk Board Dominguez has advised major institutions including USAID, the Federal Reserve, IMF, World Bank, and Bank for International Settlements. She previously taught at the Kennedy School, Woodrow Wilson School, London School of Economics, and UC Berkeley's Goldman School. At Michigan, she teaches macroeconomics, finance, and international economics courses including Global Financial Markets, Crises, and Policy, and Macroeconomics.

Joshua AizenmanView profile

Professor

• International Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Monetary Policy
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Joshua Aizenman is the Robert R. and Katheryn A. Dockson Chair in Economics and International Relations, and Professor of Economics and International Relations at the University of Southern California (USC), Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. He joined USC in 2013 and holds a Research Associate position at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). His research focuses on applying cost-benefit analysis to international economics, examining policies, institutions, and their impacts on economic performance, particularly in emerging markets. Key areas include commercial policies, crises management, capital controls, exchange rate regimes, and macroeconomic resilience. Previously, he held positions at UC Santa Cruz (Presidential Chair in Economics), Dartmouth (Champion Professor of International Economics), Hebrew University of Jerusalem, University of Chicago GSB, and University of Pennsylvania. He has served as Co-Editor for the Journal of International Money and Finance (2010–2021) and consults with institutions like the IMF, World Bank, and Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. His research highlights include analyzing the Mundell-Fleming Trilemma/Quadrilemma, fiscal-monetary policy interactions during crises, and the role of international reserves. Notable awards include the USC Endowed Chair since 2013. Recent work addresses post-pandemic economic challenges, central bank policies during crises, and resilience of emerging markets under global monetary cycles.

Athanasios OrphanidesView profile

Professor

• Central Banking
• Monetary Policy
• Macroeconomics
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Athanasios Orphanides is a Professor of the Practice of Global Economics and Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He holds additional roles as Honorary Advisor to the Bank of Japan’s Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies, member of the Shadow Open Market Committee, and Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research. His research focuses on central banking, monetary policy frameworks, and political economy. Orphanides earned undergraduate degrees in mathematics and economics, as well as a PhD in economics, all from MIT. Before joining MIT, he served as Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (2007–2012), a member of the ECB Governing Council, and Senior Advisor at the U.S. Federal Reserve. His work emphasizes robust monetary policy rules, such as natural growth targeting, to enhance economic stability. Recent publications address fiscal-monetary policy interactions, inflation targeting, and systemic risk management. Orphanides frequently advises policymakers on central bank strategies and crisis response mechanisms. His research highlights the importance of clear policy frameworks to avoid inflationary mistakes, drawing on historical analyses of U.S. and European central bank decisions. He critiques discretionary policies that prioritize employment over price stability, advocating instead for rules-based approaches constrained by inflation targets. Orphanides has contributed to global debates on central bank independence, crisis management, and the design of monetary instruments. His executive education courses at MIT Sloan focus on macroeconomic principles for business decision-making.

Emilios AvgouleasView profile

Professor

• Financial Regulation
• Fintech Policy
• Banking Theory
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Professor Emilios Avgouleas holds the Chair of International Banking Law and Finance at the University of Edinburgh's School of Law. He is a leading expert in financial regulation, fintech policy, and systemic risk governance. His research focuses on blockchain technology, sustainable finance, and digital finance frameworks. He serves on the European Securities and Markets Group, advises the World Economic Forum, and collaborates with institutions like the European Banking Institute and the Monetary Committee of the International Law Association (MOCOMILA). Education: PhD (LSE), LLM (LSE), LLB (Athens University). Research grants include Leverhulme Trust funding and collaborations with the Asian Development Bank and Hong Kong University. He has been a visiting professor at Harvard, Yale, Tsinghua, and other global institutions. Research interests span financial stability, bank resolution mechanisms, and the intersection of technology with legal frameworks. His recent work addresses CBDCs, crypto regulation, and post-pandemic banking challenges. Over 80 peer-reviewed articles and books include *Governance of Global Financial Markets* (CUP, 2012) and co-edited volumes on systemic risk and capital markets union. Grants and awards: AHRC (2008-2009), Australian Research Council (2013-2016), Leverhulme Trust. He advises the European Parliament on financial stability and NPLs. Engages in high-level policy dialogues with regulators like the Bank of England, FCA, and ECB.

Thierry WarinView profile

Professor

• Data Science for Global Transformations
• Platform Economy
• Industrial Organization
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Thierry Warin is a Full Professor of Data Science for International Business at HEC Montréal, directing the Department of International Business. He holds the Professorship in Data Science for International Business and is a Principal Investigator at CIRANO, leading the World Economy theme. His roles include affiliations with Harvard Business School’s Microeconomics of Competitiveness program and the International Trade and Finance Association presidency (2020-2022). Education: PhD from ESSEC Business School (France, 2000). Professional development includes the Harvard Business Analytics Program (2018-2020) and GIS training at Harvard. Research Interests: Data science applications in global economic transformations, including network theory, natural language processing, and computational methods. Focus areas: algorithmic collusion, platform economies, and metadata-driven analyses. He develops open-source tools like the statcanR package and advocates for reproducible research. Articles Trends: Recent work explores AI regulation, algorithmic competition, climate transition plans, and central bank speech analysis. Methodologies span structural topic modeling, social media analytics, and entropy-based frameworks. Awards: Honored with the Highly Commended Paper Award (2017-2018) and Emerald Literati Award (2018) for reverse innovation research. Recognized for contributions to computational social science and regulatory frameworks. Advising & Grants: Supervised 16 master’s projects since 2019, focusing on data science applications in global business challenges. Active in interdisciplinary initiatives like the St. Lawrence–Great Lakes corridor data hub. Labs & Philanthropy: Founded quantum simulations and leads Ed’Haîti , an NGO addressing education in Haiti. Collaborates on Science des données au féminin en Afrique , empowering 200 African women with data science skills.

Paolo CollaView profile

Associate Professor

• Asymmetric Information in Financial Markets
• Corporate Finance
• Market Fragmentation
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Paolo Colla is an Associate Professor of Finance at Bocconi University and serves as Director of the International Economics and Finance B.Sc. Program. His research focuses on asymmetric information in financial markets, corporate financing strategies, and market fragmentation. He has published extensively in leading journals such as the Journal of Finance and Review of Financial Studies. Key topics include price manipulation in FX markets, debt structure dynamics, and the impact of legal frameworks on financial instruments. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications, addressing issues like sovereign debt pricing and regulatory policy implications. Teaching responsibilities include courses on financial modeling, derivatives, and institutional finance. His research has explored diverse themes, including the dissemination of short-sellers' information and strategic trading behaviors in fragmented markets. Despite no explicit mention of awards or grants, his prolific publication record underscores his scholarly contributions to corporate finance and financial markets.

• Risk Management
• Financial Engineering
• Management Science
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Professor Stavros A. Zenios is a Professor of Operations Management and Finance at the University of Cyprus on sabbatical leave, affiliated with Durham University (stavros.zenios@durham.ac.uk). He serves as a Member of the National Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts of Cyprus, and a Non-resident Fellow of Bruegel in Brussels. His academic leadership roles include Rector of the University of Cyprus (two terms), first Dean of the School of Economics and Management, and President of UNICA-Universities of the European Capitals. He has held governmental advisory roles, including Vice-Chairman of the Cyprus Council of Economic Advisors and Board Member of the Central Bank of Cyprus. Zenios’ research focuses on risk management, financial engineering, and sovereign debt sustainability, particularly integrating climate change impacts and political risk. His work spans 130+ peer-reviewed articles and three influential books, including Practical Financial Optimization and Performance of Financial Institutions . He received the EURO Excellence in Practice Award and INFORMS Computing Prize, alongside two Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowships. His consulting engagements include the World Bank, European Stability Mechanism, Union Bank of Switzerland, and governments like Finland’s Ministry of Finance. Recent research emphasizes green bonds, GDP-linked debt instruments, and the climate-sovereign debt nexus. He advocates for financial education spillover effects and robust optimization frameworks under ambiguity.

• International Finance
• Capital Markets
• Insolvency Law
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Professor Rodrigo Olivares-Caminal is a leading academic in Banking and Finance Law at Queen Mary University of London's Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS). He holds an LLB from Buenos Aires, an LLM from Warwick, and a PhD from London. His roles include Editor-in-Chief of the Business Law Review and advisory roles at UNCTAD, World Bank/IFC, and international law firms. His expertise focuses on international finance, insolvency law, cross-border litigation, and sovereign debt restructuring. Education: LLB (Buenos Aires) LLM (University of Warwick) PhD (London) Research Interests: Specializes in sovereign debt crises, cross-border insolvency frameworks, and legal aspects of financial crises. His work bridges law, economics, and public policy, addressing systemic risk, creditor equality, and the design of sustainable debt management frameworks. He advocates for improved transparency in sovereign lending and equitable restructuring mechanisms. Professional Contributions: Authored/edited 7 books and over 100 peer-reviewed articles/chapters. Key works include *Debt Restructuring* (OUP), *Expedited Corporate Debt Restructuring in the EU*, and *Legal Aspects of Sovereign Debt Restructuring*. Serves on editorial boards of major law journals and advises international institutions on financial regulation and crisis containment. Grants & Awards: No specific awards mentioned, but recognized internationally for contributions to insolvency law and sovereign debt policy. Has received honors from Saudi Arabia’s Bankruptcy Commission and participation in high-level policy dialogues (e.g., UNCTAD, IMF). Teaching & Mentorship: Leads postgraduate courses on Corporate Finance Law, Sovereign Debt Restructuring, and Bank Resolution. Teaches globally at institutions in Spain, Italy, Greece, France, China, and Argentina. Active in professional training programs across Africa, Asia, Middle East, and Europe. Labs/Teams: Core member of Queen Mary’s Insolvency & Governance Research Group. Collaborates with global networks like the International Insolvency Institute and the European Banking Authority. Leads interdisciplinary projects on sovereign debt frameworks and cross-border financial stability.

Luigi MarattinView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Finance
• Fiscal Policy
• Macroeconomics
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Luigi Marattin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Bologna. He holds a BA from the University of Ferrara (2001), a Master's from the University of Warwick (2002), and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Siena (2007). He was a Fulbright Scholar in New York (2005) and served as Economic Advisor to the Italian Prime Minister from 2014 to 2018. Currently on leave since March 2018. His research focuses on fiscal policy, public finance, and macroeconomics, with emphasis on sovereign debt, fiscal consolidations, and monetary union dynamics. Notable areas include the impact of fiscal rules in banking unions, pandemic fiscal responses, and municipal fiscal distress. His work bridges theoretical models (e.g., duopoly adjustments, delegation theory) with applied analyses of European integration and Italian economic policy. Marattin’s publications span over two decades, with recent contributions exploring post-pandemic fiscal strategies and sovereign bail-outs. He engages in policy debates through media interviews and political commentary, advocating for evidence-based economic frameworks. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his advisory roles highlight practical policy influence. His academic advising includes contributions to national economic policymaking, though formal student-mentor relationships are not detailed here. Grants and funding specifics are not documented in the provided materials.

Giancarlo CorsettiView profile

Professor

• International Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Monetary Policy
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Giancarlo Corsetti is a Professor at the Department of Economics and a joint appointee at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies of the European University Institute. Holding the Pierre Werner Chair, he is affiliated with leading institutions including CEPR, the ESRC Centre for Macroeconomics, the Cambridge Janeway Institute, and the United Nations High-level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs. Corsetti serves as an Academic Adviser to the Bank of England and the European Central Bank. Ph.D., Yale University (1992) His research focuses on international economics , open economy macroeconomics , and global financial stability , with particular expertise in: Currency crises Financial and sovereign crises Monetary and fiscal policy coordination Global imbalances International trade dynamics Exchange rate economics Recent publications highlight his work on tariff impacts, risk sharing mechanisms, and eurozone policy evolution. His academic contributions span top journals like the Journal of International Economics , where he served as co-editor (2005-2016). Scientific honors include: Elected Fellow of the British Academy (2020) Schumpeter Lecture, European Economic Association (2015) He has received formal recognition for contributions to central banking theory and international finance, with policy insights shaping discussions on monetary stability and global economic governance.

Ricardo CabralView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Finance
• Macroeconomics
• Currency and Banking
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Ricardo Cabral is an Associate Professor with tenure at ISEG (Institute for Economics and Management), University of Lisbon, where he teaches and conducts research in public finance, macroeconomics, currency and banking, and economic policy. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of South Carolina and is a prolific author with over 40 scholarly publications, including journal articles, books, and policy papers. PhD in Economics – University of South Carolina (1998) His research interests span public finance , macroeconomic policy , banking union mechanisms , renewable energy economics , and fiscal sustainability in the Eurozone . He frequently contributes to public discourse through analytical writing, having published around 700 opinion pieces, notably in Público . His scholarly work critically examines the economic and monetary union, public debt management, and structural changes in the Eurozone. The most recent articles highlight a strong focus on Euro Area fiscal and monetary integration , banking regulation , and Portugal’s economic trajectory . His work combines empirical analysis with policy relevance, often using synthetic control methods and historical reviews to assess economic policies. Topics include the Dutch Disease in peripheral Euro countries, bail-in vs. bailout strategies, and the macroeconomic effects of renewable energy investments. Ricardo Cabral has co-authored significant policy proposals on restructuring Portugal’s external debt and has participated in public hearings at the Assembly of the Republic, the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, and the European Parliament, underscoring his role as a public intellectual and policy advisor. Co-authored two proposals for restructuring Portugal's external debt Regular contributor to national and international policy debates Testified before multiple legislative committees He actively supervises graduate students, including Master’s theses on public debt management and public sector wage expenditure, and a PhD on macroeconomics and structural change in the Eurozone. His teaching includes courses such as Macroeconomics II , Public Economics and Finance , and Economic Policy at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is also involved in educational material development, including course reports and Euro Banking Union analyses.

Gary DymskiView profile

Professor

• Monetary Economics
• Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
• Banking and Financial Institutions
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Professor Gary Dymski is a faculty member at the Leeds University Business School , University of Leeds, where he holds the position of Professor of Applied Economics . He joined the institution in 2012 and is affiliated with the Applied Institute for Research in Economics . His academic journey includes prior positions at the University of Southern California and the University of California, Riverside, where he was promoted to full professor in 2000. PhD in Economics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1987) MPA in Public Budgeting, Maxwell School, Syracuse University (1977) BA in Urban Studies, University of Pennsylvania (1975) His research spans monetary economics, macroeconomic policy, banking, urban economics, inequality, and political economy . He integrates macroeconomic and financial theory with economic geography, focusing on spatial aspects of financial instability and inclusive urban development. His interdisciplinary work has led to collaborations across engineering, medicine, and social sciences. The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong focus on financial power, urban economic resilience, inequality in credit markets, and global financial crises . His work combines Post-Keynesian macroeconomic theory with real-world policy challenges, particularly in the UK, South Africa, and Latin America. Themes include the productivity paradox, financial exclusion, and the governance of financial institutions. His scientific recognition includes: Leo Model Research Fellow, Brookings Institution (1985–1986) He has supervised PhD students such as Alexandra Veronica Gonzalez-Navarro and Nabeel Sharif , and has secured major research grants through ESRC and EPSRC, including roles as co-investigator in the Self-Repairing Cities , Productivity Insights Network , and Rebuilding Macroeconomics projects. He has also contributed to policy through advisory roles at UNCTAD and local initiatives like Leeds ACTS. He co-led the University of Leeds' Cities research theme (2016–2019) and is involved in cross-campus initiatives including VIrtuocity , fostering interdisciplinary research on urban systems and smart cities.

Ricardo ReisView profile

Professor

• Macroeconomics
• Inflation Dynamics
• Central Banking
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Ricardo Reis serves as the A. W. Phillips Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) within the Department of Economics. His academic work spans multiple institutions as he participates in research networks including the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), and Columbia University. Reis is a prominent macroeconomist specializing in the intersection of macroeconomics with finance, international economics, and applied econometrics. His research focuses on the dynamics of inflation and its expectations, central bank balance sheets and liquidity programs, sticky information and rational inattention models, automatic fiscal stabilizers, and the internationalization of the Chinese renminbi (RMB). His theoretical contributions include developing the sticky information framework that has become influential in understanding how information dissemination affects economic decisions and policy transmission. His recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on monetary policy challenges, inflation dynamics, and central banking in the post-financial crisis era. Reis frequently contributes to policy discussions through comments on papers presented at NBER conferences and serves as an academic consultant for numerous central banks worldwide. His research combines theoretical innovation with practical policy relevance, particularly in understanding how central banks can maintain price stability amid economic shocks and fiscal challenges. Reis maintains active engagement with policy institutions globally, having served as an academic consultant or lecturer at the Bank of England, Central Bank of Brasil, Federal Reserve Banks (Minneapolis, New York, Richmond), Norges Bank, and the Swiss National Bank. He has also contributed to policy discussions through the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity and various international conferences.