Giacomo Candian

Giacomo Candian is an Associate Professor of Economics at HEC Montréal and a Research Professor in Macroeconomics and International Finance at CIRANO. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Boston College, alongside advanced degrees from the University of Bologna and the University of Padova. His research focuses on Macroeconomics, International Macroeconomics and Finance, and Monetary Economics, with an emphasis on exchange rate dynamics, central bank policies, and financial frictions.

Education: Ph.D. (Economics, Boston College), M.A. (Economics, Boston College), M.Sc. (Economics, University of Bologna), B.A. (Economics and Business, University of Padova).

Research Interests: Candian’s work explores themes such as central bank transparency, risk aversion, and the impact of financial frictions on macroeconomic stability. His recent studies investigate imperfect exchange rate expectations and their implications for policy design, as well as supply-driven recessions and default recovery mechanisms.

Key Research Trends: His articles from 2020–2026 highlight recurring themes like exchange rate policy, demand imbalances, and business cycle dynamics. He frequently addresses how information frictions and behavioral factors shape macroeconomic outcomes.

Supervision: Candian has directed two master’s theses and supervised two projects, focusing on topics like DSGE models, noisy news effects, and the impact of quantitative easing on financial markets. He teaches advanced courses in econometrics and monetary economics.

Affiliations: CIRANO (Research Professor), HEC Montréal (Department of Applied Economics).