Michael Boutros

Michael Boutros is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on financial economics and macroeconomics. He holds a Ph.D. (Duke, 2021), M.A. (Duke, 2019), and B.Sc. (Toronto, 2015). His office is located at Max Gluskin House, 150 St. George Street, 273. He can be contacted via email at michael.boutros@utoronto.ca or through his personal website at http://www.michaelboutros.com.

Michael Boutros is a researcher at the University of Toronto with expertise in macroeconomics and finance. His work explores topics such as macroeconomic implications of financial decisions, the impact of fiscal stimulus, and the behavior of households in response to economic shocks. He has published on issues including student debt, mortgage choice, and the effects of monetary policy in negative rate environments. His research also examines the role of financial regulations and their impact on credit card minimum payments and rent control policies. His studies often focus on the interplay between macroeconomic policy and individual financial behavior.