Kilian Huber

Kilian Huber is a Professor of Economics and Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His research focuses on the interplay between the financial sector and the real economy, including how banking structures affect firm growth, the propagation of economic shocks, and the impact of discriminatory ideologies on corporate performance. He teaches courses like Money and Banking and Workshop in Macro and International Economics.

• Research Themes: Financial intermediation, macroeconomic dynamics, firm investment, and historical economic analysis.
• Notable Contributions: Analyzed bank consolidation effects, firm cost of capital, and discrimination's economic costs.

Huber's published articles reveal trends in banking's macroeconomic impact, sticky discount rates, and green investment incentives. His work spans top journals like the American Economic Review and Journal of Political Economy.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Sloan Fellowship
  • Lamfalussy Fellowship
  • 2024 Moskowitz Prize
  • 2025 FESE De la Vega Prize

Huber's affiliations include the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), Booth Lee Economics Program, and CESifo Research Network. His research integrates empirical analysis with policy implications, emphasizing mechanisms like internal capital markets and perceived cost of capital.