Sacha Gelfer

Sacha Gelfer serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Bentley University. Her academic profile is marked by a strong research focus in macroeconomics, monetary economics, and economic education, with contributions spanning publications in leading journals and active participation in professional forecasting panels.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Economics, University of Oregon, 2016
• M.S. in Economics, University of Oregon, 2012
• M.A. in Economics, George Mason University, 2011
• B.A. in Political Science, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2009

Professor Gelfer's research spans macroeconomics, monetary policy, and economic education. Her work employs dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models to analyze business cycles, monetary transmission, and the impact of unconventional monetary policies. Additionally, she investigates innovative teaching methods in economics through classroom experiments.

Her recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate a dual focus: advancing macroeconomic modeling (particularly DSGE frameworks for open economies and regional analysis) and evaluating pedagogical techniques in economics education. This reflects a commitment to both theoretical economic research and practical educational improvement.

No specific scientific awards or honors were listed in the provided information.

The available information does not detail any graduate students advised by Professor Gelfer or specific research grants she has secured. Her professional service includes participation in the Survey of Professional Forecasters (since 2016) and the Pulsenomics Home Price Expectations Survey (2020), indicating engagement with policy-relevant economic forecasting.

There is no mention of specific research labs or teams led by Professor Gelfer in the provided text.