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Michael W. Klein is the William L. Clayton Professor of International Economic Affairs at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, and holds a joint appointment in the Department of Economics. He previously served as Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of the Treasury (2010-2011) and is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). He founded EconoFact, a nonpartisan economic analysis platform. His research focuses on international macroeconomics, including exchange rates, capital flows, and labor market impacts of globalization. He has authored over two dozen articles and three books, supported by grants from the Upjohn Institute and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, Columbia University (1987)
- BA, Brandeis University (1980)
Research Interests: Explores world capital markets, exchange rate policy, foreign direct investment, and the effects of international factors on U.S. labor markets. His work emphasizes policy analysis of capital controls and global economic integration. Recent studies include analyses of Cuba's economic potential and the implications of trade deficits.
Grants & Awards: Recent funding includes grants from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Peter G. Peterson Foundation, and Smith Richardson Foundation for EconoFact. His work bridges academic research with policy-relevant insights on fiscal policy, inflation, and currency dynamics.
Teaching & Professional Activities: Teaches International Finance, Macroeconomics, and Policy Analysis. Has presented at institutions like the Bank of England, IMF, and Federal Reserve Banks. Serves as Executive Editor of EconoFact and reviews for journals such as the Journal of International Economics and Review of Economics and Statistics.
Labs/Teams: Leads EconoFact, a collaborative platform for economists to address policy issues. Engaged in interdisciplinary research on global economic challenges through NBER and international think tanks.
