Dr. Sergio Rebelo

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Biography

Sergio Rebelo is the MUFG Bank Distinguished Professor of International Finance at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, where he has served as Chair of the Finance Department. His research focuses on macroeconomics and international finance, notably examining the causes of business cycles, the impact of economic policy on growth, and the sources of exchange rate fluctuations. His work is supported by numerous funding agencies, including the National Science Foundation and the World Bank. An elected fellow of the Econometric Society, he has served on editorial boards for several prestigious journals. Rebelo has received numerous teaching awards and has been involved in consulting for major international organizations such as the IMF and the World Bank. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Rochester and has held various academic positions, including previous posts at the University of Rochester and the Portuguese Catholic University.

Research Interests

Experience

MUFG Bank Distinguished Professor

1997-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Serves as a professor of finance and has taken on a leadership role in the EMBA Program.

Chair of Finance Department

2000-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Oversaw academic and administrative functions within the Finance Department.

Associate Professor

1992-01-01 — 1997-01-01

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

Engaged in both teaching and research on economics.

Director

1991-01-01 — 1992-01-01

Portuguese Catholic University • Lisbon, Portugal

Responsible for academic administration.

Assistant Professor

1988-01-01 — 1991-01-01

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Taught courses in finance and conducted research.

Awards

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Executive Masters Program Outstanding Professor Award

2018-01-01
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Kellogg Alumni Professor Year Award

2007-01-01

Courses

International Finance

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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