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Yuriy Gorodnichenko is a Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley, a world-renowned institution for economic research and innovation. He also serves as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and as Chairman of the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) International Academic Board.

As a leading applied macroeconomist, Professor Gorodnichenko focuses on monetary policy, fiscal policy, taxation, economic growth, pricing, and business cycles. His work combines theory and data to better understand how policies shape economies. He contributes actively to the academic community, serving on the editorial boards of top economic journals such as the Review of Economics & Statistics and VoxUkraine.

Since joining UC Berkeley in 2007, he has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles in leading journals. His research has influenced policy debates, academic discussions, and international media coverage around the world.

Professor Yuriy Gorodnichenko has received multiple awards for research excellence and policy impact, including the prestigious Michael Woodford Prize for Achievement in Monetary and Financial Economics, presented by the Bank of France and the Toulouse School of Economics.

Born in Ukraine, he earned his MA from the Kyiv School of Economics and PhD in Economics from the University of Michigan. His global academic journey reflects his dedication to advancing economic knowledge and evidence-based policymaking.

(Last updated September 2025)

Torbjörn Becker is the Director of the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), a position he has held since 2006. As a leading expert in international macroeconomics, economic crises, and transition economies, he brings extensive experience from his nine years at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

His research focuses on macroeconomic policy, fiscal management, and financial markets, with a particular emphasis on Russia, Eastern Europe, and emerging markets.

Torbjörn Becker frequently contributes to international media discussions on global economic policy and serves on the boards of several prominent research institutes across Eastern Europe, including the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE). He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics.

(Last updated October 2025)