Gerald D. Cohen

Gerald D. Cohen is a Research Professor of Finance and Chief Economist at the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, part of the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School. His research focuses on national/regional economic productivity drivers and policy decisions to foster growth. He teaches data-driven policy courses and leads the American Growth Project, analyzing U.S. micro-economies.

Education: PhD in Economics from Harvard University (advisor not specified), BS from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Professional experience includes Deputy Assistant Secretary for Macroeconomic Analysis at the U.S. Treasury during Obama administration, and managing a global macro fund at Ziff Brothers Investments.

Key expertise areas include fiscal/monetary policy analysis, financial markets, and political cycles' macroeconomic impacts. Co-authored books: Political Cycles and the Macroeconomy and contributed to 30-Second Money.

Leads translational economic research initiatives at the Kenan Institute, bridging academic insights with practical policy applications. Active in both public and private sector economic analysis throughout his career.