Kathryn M. Dominguez

Kathryn M. Dominguez is a Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, where she also serves as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. She maintains a dual affiliation with the Department of Economics as director of the honors program.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Economics from Yale University (1987)
• AB from Vassar College (1982)

Dominguez's research focuses on international financial markets and macroeconomics, with particular expertise in foreign exchange rate behavior. Her work examines global financial systems, exchange rate interventions, and monetary policy across borders. She has authored influential works including 'Exchange Rate Efficiency and the Behavior of International Asset Markets' and 'Does Foreign Exchange Intervention Work?' (co-authored with Jeff Frankel).

Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on understanding financial crises, particularly the Great Recession and pandemic-era challenges, with attention to policy responses and international ramifications. Her research demonstrates consistent engagement with central banking policies, exchange rate dynamics, and international financial stability.

Professional affiliations:

• Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research
• Member, Panel of Economic Advisers at the Congressional Budget Office
• Member, Advisory Scientific Committee of the European Systemic Risk Board

Dominguez has advised major institutions including USAID, the Federal Reserve, IMF, World Bank, and Bank for International Settlements. She previously taught at the Kennedy School, Woodrow Wilson School, London School of Economics, and UC Berkeley's Goldman School.

At Michigan, she teaches macroeconomics, finance, and international economics courses including Global Financial Markets, Crises, and Policy, and Macroeconomics.