Dr. Kristin Forbes

Professor

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Biography

Kristin Forbes is the Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Professor of Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management, specializing in Global Economics. Her extensive career includes significant roles in public policy, including serving as an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee for the Bank of England and a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. With expertise in international macroeconomics, monetary policy, and financial regulation, she has contributed to various advisory positions, including with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Forbes holds a PhD in economics from MIT and graduated summa cum laude from Williams College with a bachelor’s degree in economics. Her research addresses critical policy-related questions and she is actively involved in influential committees such as the National Bureau of Economic Research's Business Cycle Dating Committee. Recognized for her achievements, Forbes has received numerous awards including the Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire and the Bicentennial Medal from Williams College.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Management

2014-01-01 — Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Teaching and conducting research in economics and management.

External Member

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Monetary Policy Committee, Bank of England •

Provided expertise on monetary policy decision-making.

Member

2003-01-01 — 2005-01-01

White House Council of Economic Advisers •

Advised on economic policy.

Deputy Assistant Secretary

2001-01-01 — 2002-01-01

U.S. Treasury Department •

Oversaw economic financial policy.

Awards

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Bicentennial Medal

2015-09-19
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Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire

2019-01-01
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2021 Teaching with Digital Technology Award

2021-06-03