Dr. Christopher Clayton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christopher Clayton is an Assistant Professor at Yale School of Management specializing in international finance and macroeconomics. His research encompasses various aspects of geoeconomics and geopolitics, particularly focusing on topics such as reserve currency internationalization, multinational banking, financial regulation, and monetary policy. He has contributed significantly to the field with his forthcoming articles in Econometrica and the American Economic Review, tackling issues related to dynamic inflation targets and optimal financial regulation. In addition to his academic work, Clayton is also a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research, where he delves into the implications of multinational banks on financial stability. He obtained his Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University in 2020, following a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago in 2012. His accolades include the NSF CAREER Grant and the AQR Top Finance Graduate Award. Clayton's work has implications for understanding the influence of economics in shaping global order, making him a key figure in the study of international finance.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.