Todd Keister

Todd Keister is a Professor of Economics at Rutgers University's Department of Economics. He joined Rutgers in 2012 after serving as a research economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. His research focuses on macroeconomic policy, banking stability, and digital currencies. Keister has held visiting positions at institutions including the University of Texas, NYU, and the European University Institute. He earned a B.S. from Duke University and a Ph.D. from Cornell University.

His work examines systemic risk, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and the implications of liquidity regulation. Recent publications analyze redemption fee mechanisms to prevent bank runs and evaluate CBDC's role in financial stability. Keister's research bridges theoretical frameworks with policy applications, influencing debates on monetary policy implementation and crisis management.

Keister has collaborated with institutions like the Federal Reserve and international universities, contributing to policy discussions on banking regulation and financial innovation. His CV highlights interdisciplinary contributions to understanding modern monetary systems and their vulnerabilities.