Ina Simonovska

Ina Simonovska is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis Department of Economics. She holds affiliations as a research associate at the NBER International Trade and Investment, NBER International Finance and Macroeconomics, and as a research fellow at CEPR International Trade and Regional Economics, CEPR International Macroeconomics and Finance. She is also a fellow at the CESifo Institute and a non-resident senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

• Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from the University of Minnesota
• B.A. in Economics and Finance from McGill University

Her research focuses on international trade, finance, and macroeconomics, particularly in developed and emerging markets. Key areas include trade frictions, firm financing impacts on growth, and cross-border investment flows. Her work has informed trade policy and received media attention.

Recent publications highlight trends in global trade policy, capital structure dynamics, and risk management. Her 2025 articles on tariffs and capital structure underscore evolving trade policy debates, while earlier works on price discrimination and asset liquidity have shaped academic discourse.

• Bhagwati Award (2013–2014) for best paper in the Journal of International Economics
• Cheit Award for Excellence in Teaching (2021)
• Hellman Fellowship (2014–2015)
• Peter B. Kenen Fellowship (2011–2012)

She has extensive teaching experience at UC Davis, University of Maryland, and UC Berkeley, and has secured grants from UC Davis and NBER. Her collaborations span institutions like CEPR, CESifo, and CSIS.