Allen Head

Allen Head is a Professor and former Department Head in the Department of Economics at Queen's University. He holds academic positions since 1991, including roles as RBC Fellow (2007–2017). He earned his B.S. from Cornell University and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on macroeconomics, monetary economics, and housing markets, applying search theory to analyze price dynamics, liquidity, and market frictions.

Education: B.S. (Cornell, 1984), Ph.D. (Minnesota, 1992).

Research Interests: Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, Housing, Urban and Real Estate Economics, Search Theory, Price Dynamics, and Service-Based Economies. He investigates topics such as housing affordability, mortgage standards, and the interplay between labor markets and housing liquidity.

Articles Trends: Recent work explores consumer search, firm heterogeneity, and credit markets. Earlier studies address house price dynamics, inflation stickiness, and international exchange rates. Collaborations with scholars like Huw Lloyd-Ellis and Beverly Lapham highlight themes of market frictions and structural economic analysis.

• Scientific Awards: RBC Fellow (2007–2017)

Advising & Grants: Supervised over 20 Ph.D. students. Current grants include 'Banking System Competition and the Macroeconomy' (Australian Research Council) and 'Market Power, Demand Fluctuations and Trade in a Service-based Economy' (SSHRC).

Labs/Teams: Engaged in research groups focused on macroeconomic dynamics, housing markets, and monetary policy. Collaborates internationally with institutions like Universidad de Chile and Universitat Pompeu Fabra.