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Jeffrey Frankel is the James W. Harpel Professor of Capital Formation and Growth at Harvard University's Kennedy School and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). He previously served as a Professor of Economics at the University of California at Berkeley and as a Member of the US President's Council of Economic Advisers during the Clinton Administration (1996-99), where his responsibilities included international economics, macroeconomics, and the environment.
Dr. Frankel was born in San Francisco and earned his undergraduate degree from Swarthmore College before completing his PhD in economics at MIT. He has held visiting appointments at prestigious institutions including the Federal Reserve, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and Peterson Institute for International Economics. He also co-directs the NBER International Seminar on Macroeconomics (ISoM) and Harvard Project on Emerging Financial Markets (PEIF) conferences annually.
Professor Frankel's research spans multiple critical areas of international economics. His work focuses on commodities, financial crises, currency dynamics, fiscal and monetary policy, regional economic blocs, and international environmental issues. He has been ranked among the 40 most-cited economists globally, reflecting the significant impact of his scholarly contributions. His recent publications reveal a growing emphasis on the intersection of politics and economic policy, particularly regarding US trade policy, presidential influence on monetary policy, and the international role of major currencies.
His commentary appears regularly in major international publications including Project Syndicate, where he writes a syndicated monthly column. He also maintains an active blog at jeffrey-frankel.com, where he discusses current economic issues. In 2025, he transitioned from Twitter/X to Bluesky, continuing to share his economic analysis with a global audience.
- Ranked among the 40 most-cited economists
- Regular columnist for Project Syndicate
- Co-director of NBER ISoM and Harvard PEIF conferences
- Expert on international monetary systems and currency dynamics
As an educator and mentor, Professor Frankel has influenced generations of economists and policymakers through his teaching at Harvard Kennedy School. His expertise in international economics has made him a sought-after commentator on global economic developments, particularly regarding currency markets, trade policy, and macroeconomic management. He continues to actively engage with current economic challenges, including analyzing the economic implications of political developments and policy proposals.
