Regular biography
Jonathan D. Ostry is a professor at the University of Toronto, affiliated with the Department of Economics and the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. He holds the title of Professor (status only cross-appointed) and is also recognized as a Professor of Economics, Global Affairs and Public Policy. His academic background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (1988), M.A. from Oxford (1988), M.Sc. from the London School of Economics (1984), and B.A. degrees from Oxford (1983) and Queen's (1981). His contact details are available at jonathan.ostry@utoronto.ca, and his personal website is https://www.economics.utoronto.ca/index.php/index/person/person/faculty/2344.
Scholar-generated biography
Jonathan D. Ostry is a Professor of Economics, Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto, affiliated with CEPR and Bruegel. His research focuses on inequality, capital flows, and international macroeconomic issues. Ostry's work explores the relationship between inequality and economic growth, the impact of capital flows on financial stability, and the role of fiscal policy in sustaining growth. His publications address topics such as fiscal sustainability, exchange rate regimes, and the effects of pandemics on inequality. His research emphasizes the importance of policy tools in managing macroeconomic risks and promoting sustainable development.