Robert J. Barbera

Robert J. Barbera is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Johns Hopkins University and Director of the JHU Center for Financial Economics. He holds a B.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on the intersection of finance and macroeconomics, specifically real interest rate/real growth rate linkages and global energy supply/demand issues. Barbera has over 30 years of experience as a Wall Street economist, previously serving as Chief Economist at firms like Mount Lucas, Investment Technology Group, Lehman Brothers, and E.F. Hutton. He also held roles at the U.S. Congressional Budget Office and Senator Paul Tsongas' office, and began his career as a lecturer at MIT.

Education: B.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from Johns Hopkins University. Professional Background: Extensive Wall Street experience alongside academic roles. Research: Emphasizes macroeconomic-finance linkages and energy economics. Affiliations: Center for Financial Economics Director, Economics Department Fellow.