Dr. William English

Professor

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Biography

Bill English joined Yale University in 2016 as the Eugene F. Williams, Jr. Professor of Practice. He has a wealth of experience in monetary policy, having previously held significant positions within the Federal Reserve System from 2010 to 2015. During his tenure, he served as the Director of the Division of Monetary Affairs and was instrumental in the development of monetary policy while addressing issues related to asset purchases, policy normalization, and communication strategies. His research primarily focuses on unconventional monetary policy, banking issues, and financial stability. In addition to his Federal Reserve experience, he was a Senior Economist at the Bank for International Settlements and the Council of Economic Advisers. Bill has also taught at the University of Pennsylvania, receiving the Irving Kravis Prize for Undergraduate Teaching in Economics. With a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a BA from Yale University, he specializes in Finance, particularly in Banking, Financial Crises, and Monetary Policy.

Courses

Monetary Policy MGT 523 Central Banking MGT 628 System Risk Colloquium MGT 949

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.