Biography

Michael Ellis, a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University, focuses his teaching efforts on macroeconomics and international monetary economics. His research has focused primarily on the international aspects of macroeconomic policy, including anti-inflation policies for externally indebted governments and exchange rate policies. His recent research has examined the effects of political factors on U.S. monetary policy and state finance.

Working papers

• "Budget Structure and the Monetary Dynamics of Hyperinflation"
• "Stabilization under Monetary Anchors"

Courses Taught

• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Monetary Theory and Policy
• Senior Seminar
• Business Conditions Analysis
• Quantitative Methods
• International Finance