Overview
The International Economics Program provides students with a solid understanding of economic theories and concepts, and the important policy role economics plays in international relations.
Program Description
The Curriculum
Every M.A. student at SAIS is required to complete a concentration in International Economics. Additionally, for those students with superior economics preparation and aptitude, the program also offers an Economics Specializations option.
Specializations
The International Economics Program offers specializations within economics for those students with a strong background or interest in economics who wish to pursue a set of elective courses in one particular area. Specializations are offered in four areas of economics.
These specializations include:
- Quantitative Methods and Economic Theory
- International Finance
- Development Microeconomics
- Economic Policy
Waiver Exams
Additional Opportunities
Learning Beyond the Classroom
The International Economics Program offers students the opportunity to gain knowledge outside of the classroom through weekly faculty seminars and regularly scheduled brown bag discussions.
Faculty Seminars
The International Economics Program holds regular seminars on Thursday afternoons, where invited professors present and receive feedback on research papers. These seminars are open to the SAIS community.
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Brown Bag Events
The International Economics Program holds regular brown bag lunches on Wednesdays, where SAIS professors and invited guests discuss and receive feedback on preliminary research ideas.
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SAIS Economic Alumni Network (SEAN)
After graduation, the International Economics Program helps to keep alumni involved through the SAIS Economics Alumni Network (SEAN).
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Events and Announcements
Upcoming Events
Announcements
Faculty
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Gordon Bodnar, Ph.D.
Morris W. Offit Professor of International Finance, Director of the International Economics Program
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Çiğdem Akin, Ph.D
Visiting Assistant Professor of International Economics
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Matteo Alvisi, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Cristino R. Arroyo, Ph.D.
Associate Director of the International Economics Program, Associate Adjunct Professor
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Jonathan Brooks, Ph.D.
Adjunct professor of International Economics
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Winthrop N. Brown
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Cesare Calari
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Emanuela Carbonara, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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John Driscoll
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Christopher Dymond
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Giulio Ecchia, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Matthew Eichner
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Anthony Elson
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Leo Feler, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of International Economics
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Robert O. Gurman
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Nancy Jacklin
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Fabrizio Jacobellis, M.Phil.
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Michael Klein, Ph.D.
Senior Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Aart Kraay
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Pravin Krishna, Ph.D.
Chung Ju Yung Distinguished Professor of International Economics and Business
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Anne O. Krueger, Ph.D.
Senior Research Professor of International Economics
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Roger Leeds, Ph.D.
Director of the Center for International Business and Public Policy, Senior Research Professor of International Finance
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William F. Lincoln, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of International Economics (effective July 1, 2012)
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David Lingelbach
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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John Lipsky, Ph.D.
Distinguished Visiting Scholar of International Economics
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Prakash Loungani
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Jaime Marquez
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Mirhriye Mete
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Gianluigi Pelloni, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Robert Pirog
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Michael G. Plummer, Ph.D.
ENI Chair in International Economics; Faculty and Academic Liaison, SAIS Bologna
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Richard Pomfret, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Davide Raggi, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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J. James Reade, D.Phil.
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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James C. Riedel, Ph.D.
William L. Clayton Professor of International Economics
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Mine Z. Senses, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Professor of International Economics
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Dorothy M. Sobol, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Emerging Markets Specialization, Senior Adjunct Professor of International Economics and Emerging Markets
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Patricia Sourdin, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Filippo Taddei, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Economics
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Wendy Takacs
Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Mark White, M.A.
Associate Practitioner-in-Residence in the International Economics Program
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Stefano Zamagni, Laurea
Vice Director, SAIS Bologna; Senior Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Vera Negri Zamagni, Ph.D.
Senior Adjunct Professor of International Economics
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Contact
Gordon Bodnar Director
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202.663.5684
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(202) 663-7787