Paul Bergin

Paul Bergin is a Professor of Economics at the University of California, Davis. He holds affiliations as a Research Associate with the National Bureau of Economic Research, a Visiting Scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and an International Research Fellow at the Kiel Institute. Bergin’s editorial roles include Associate Editor at the Journal of International Economics and membership on the editorial boards of the Pacific Economic Review and Contemporary Economic Policy.

• Education: Ph.D. in Economics (Yale University, 1996), B.A. (Carleton College, 1989, magna cum laude with Harrison Prize in economics)

His research centers on international macroeconomics, focusing on topics such as international price dispersion, exchange rate pass-through, monetary policy in open economies, and structural changes driven by trade and globalization. Recent work includes analyses of tariff shocks, capital account policies, and sectoral adjustments in the context of global economic integration.

Bergin’s recent publications explore the macroeconomic stabilization of tariff shocks, currency undervaluation, and the role of financial frictions in trade dynamics. His studies often bridge theoretical models with empirical validation, contributing to debates on policy coordination and exchange rate regimes.

• Scientific Awards: Harrison Prize in economics, magna cum laude at Carleton College

Bergin advises graduate students and collaborates with researchers on projects spanning international economics and macroeconomic policy. His teaching includes courses on intermediate macroeconomic theory and international macroeconomics.