Kenneth Rogoff
Kenneth Rogoff is the Professor of Economics and Maurits C. Boas Chair of International Economics at Harvard University, and one of the world’s most influential voices in macroeconomics and international finance. A former Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund and Marie Robertson Professor of International Affairs at Princeton University, Rogoff has shaped modern thinking on fiscal policy, monetary economics, and global financial crises. He is also an international grandmaster of chess, known for his analytical precision and strategic insight. Rogoff’s groundbreaking research has focused on topics such as exchange rate dynamics, sovereign debt, inflation, and international monetary policy, making him a key authority in global economics. He is best known for co-authoring the highly acclaimed book This Time Is Different with Carmen Reinhart, a seminal work that offers deep historical analysis of financial crises and remains a cornerstone in economic policy discussions worldwide.
Kenneth Rogoff Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Professor of Economics and Maurits C. Boas Chair of International Economics
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Chief Economist and Director of Research
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Professor of Economics and International Affairs
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Professor of Economics
Academic History
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Ph.D, Economics
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B.A., M.A., Economics, Summa Cum Laude
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations
Elected Member, Econometric Society
Elected Member, The Group of Thirty
Economic Advisory Panel, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
RECOGNITIONS
2011 Deutsche Bank Prize in Financial Economics
2011 Adam Smith Award
2008 Bernard Hahms Prize
1998 John Simon Guggenheim Fellow
1978 World Chess Federation Life Title of International Grandmaster of Chess
PUBLICATIONS
Kenneth Rogoff is a prolific author whose research and writing have shaped modern understanding of international finance and macroeconomic policy.
He co-authored the widely used graduate textbook Foundations of International Macroeconomics, a cornerstone reference for economists and students worldwide.
His 2009 book with Carmen Reinhart, This Time Is Different: Eight Centuries of Financial Folly, is one of the most cited works in economics, influencing academics, policymakers, and financial leaders.
In 2016, Rogoff published The Curse of Cash, an in-depth exploration of the evolution of money—from standardized coinage to digital currencies and cryptocurrencies—and its implications for modern economies.
He also writes a monthly syndicated column on global economic issues, featured in publications across more than 50 countries.
MEDIA & APPEARANCES
Rogoff is a sought-after speaker and commentator on global economic policy, financial crises, and the future of money.
He has delivered keynote lectures and named research talks at major universities around the world and frequently appears in top-tier media outlets.
His insights and analyses have been featured in Bloomberg, CNBC, Business Insider, Financial Times, The Economist, and The Economic Times, among others, where he provides thought-provoking perspectives on the global economy, central banking, and financial markets.