Felix Ward

Felix Ward is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research bridges monetary economics, international macroeconomics, and economic history, contributing significantly to our understanding of historical and contemporary monetary systems.

His research interests focus on monetary economics, particularly the dynamics of money supply and central bank behavior; international macroeconomics, including exchange rate regimes and global financial cycles; and economic history, with a specialization in the Spanish Empire’s monetary system. His interdisciplinary approach combines rigorous econometric methods with historical data to analyze long-term economic trends and policy impacts.

The recent articles demonstrate a consistent focus on monetary transmission, financial stability, and historical macroeconomic shocks. His work often explores how exogenous shocks (e.g., maritime disasters) affect credit and prices, how central banks respond to crisis risks, and how global financial cycles influence risk premiums. This reflects a cohesive research agenda centered on understanding the mechanisms of monetary and financial systems across time and space.

Felix Ward actively contributes to open science through publicly available datasets, such as the reconstructed Spanish money supply series, which has been referenced in policy sources and Wikipedia. His collaborations with leading economists like Òscar Jordà, Moritz Schularick, and Yiding Chen highlight his integration into the global macroeconomic research network.

He has co-authored influential publications in journals including the Review of Economics and Statistics, Journal of International Economics, and American Economic Review: Insights. These works have garnered citations, policy attention, and public engagement through blogs and social media.

Ward is involved in collaborative research projects and contributes to data transparency by sharing replication materials. His work is cited in policy discussions and academic discourse, reflecting its relevance to both historical understanding and contemporary economic policy.