Stefan Nagel

Stefan Nagel is a Professor of Economics and holds the Michael Stark Professor of Finance chair at the University of Michigan's Department of Economics within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. His research focuses on macroeconomics and financial economics, particularly exploring inflation expectations, consumer behavior, and economic history. He co-authored the influential 2016 article Learning From Inflation Experiences, published in the Quarterly Journal of Economics, which examines how personal inflation experiences shape economic expectations and financial decisions.

His work integrates behavioral and theoretical frameworks to address questions about household borrowing, lending, and policy implications of inflation volatility. Though no specific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text, his publication in a top-tier journal underscores his scholarly contributions. No advising roles or student collaborations are detailed here.