Emil Verner

Emil Verner is the Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Professor of Management and Financial Economics and a Professor of Finance at the MIT Sloan School of Management. His research lies at the intersection of finance and macroeconomics, with a particular focus on understanding the causes and consequences of financial crises over the past 150 years. Verner's recent work examines the drivers of bank runs and insolvency during banking crises, the role of debt booms in amplifying macroeconomic fluctuations, the effectiveness of debt relief policies during crises, and how financial crises impact political polarization and support for populist parties. Before joining MIT, he earned a PhD in economics from Princeton University.

Emil Verner is a financial economist and macroeconomist whose research focuses on the interactions between financial systems, economic cycles, and international economic dynamics. His work explores how household and corporate debt influence business cycles, banking crises, and macroeconomic fluctuations. Verner's research also examines the role of public health shocks, such as pandemics, in shaping economic outcomes. Additionally, he investigates the historical context of financial crises, including the German hyperinflation and foreign currency debt crises. His studies often highlight the importance of credit allocation, debt relief, and regulatory responses to financial instability.