Robert E. Cumby

Robert E. Cumby is a Professor of Economics at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, specializing in international trade, finance, and macroeconomics. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from MIT and a BA from the College of William and Mary. His career spans academia, policy roles, and international economic research.

• Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• B.A., College of William and Mary

His research focuses on international finance, macroeconomic policy coordination, and applied econometrics, with a particular emphasis on liquidity, fiscal-monetary interactions, and exchange rate dynamics. Recent work explores unconventional monetary policy impacts on emerging markets, forward fiscal guidance, and the role of government bonds in policy frameworks.

His publications highlight trends in monetary economics, fiscal policy, and international macroeconomic coordination, often addressing liquidity provision, inflation targeting, and cross-border capital flows.

At Georgetown, he teaches courses in international trade, finance, and financial markets. He has also held visiting roles at NYU Stern School of Business and served at the IMF, Council of Economic Advisers, and U.S. Department of Treasury.