Robert DeYoung

Robert DeYoung is the Capitol Federal Distinguished Professor in Financial Markets and Institutions and Koch Foundation Distinguished Professor in Business Economics at the University of Kansas School of Business. He holds the Harold Otto Chair in Economics. His academic journey includes roles as Co-Editor of the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking since 2009, and prior positions at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Education: B.A. in Economics from Rutgers University (1983), Ph.D. in Economics from University of Wisconsin-Madison (1989).

Research focuses on banking, bank regulation, macroeconomics, and business economics. He explores topics like executive compensation impacts on bank policies, liquidity management, and systemic risk. His work bridges academic and policy spheres, with frequent engagements at central banks and regulatory bodies.

Publications emphasize banking sector dynamics, including post-financial crisis lending behaviors, executive pay effects, and regulatory frameworks. Key awards include the French Finance Association’s Distinguished Scholar title (2015) for contributions to finance and banking.

Service roles include editorial leadership and policy advising. His career reflects a deep engagement with both academic research and real-world financial institution challenges, particularly in banking structure and regulation.