Max Gillman

Max Gillman is the Friedrich A. Hayek Professor of Economic History at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (on leave during 2024-25) and holds a part-time Research Professor position at Corvinus University of Budapest. He also serves as a Visiting Researcher at the National Bank of Slovakia. Gillman earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago, with prior academic roles including Professor of Economics at Cardiff Business School (UK) and positions at Central European University in Budapest and CERGE-EI in Prague.

His research focuses on monetary economics, business cycles, economic growth, and the interplay between money, banking, and asset prices. Notable works include The Spectre of Price Inflation (2023) and numerous contributions to journals like Journal of Human Capital and Energy Economics. His recent work explores inflation dynamics, oil price predictability, and the structural impacts of monetary policy.

Gillman’s academic affiliations include editorial roles (e.g., Economic Modelling Associate Editor) and research collaborations with institutions like CERGE-EI. He is recognized as a top scholar in inflation studies (#28 globally via ScholarGPS). His research agenda emphasizes bridging theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis, particularly in endogenous growth and financial intermediation.