Regular biography
Saki Bigio is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Los Angeles. He received his Ph.D. from New York University and previously worked at Columbia University. His research focuses on the relationship between financial markets liquidity and the macro-economy, with an emphasis on developing models that provide quantitative insights into financial market liquidity and financial intermediation. His work is grounded in a broad range of theories related to these areas.
Scholar-generated biography
Saki Bigio is a researcher specializing in Macroecnomics, Finance, and International Macroeconomics. Their work explores the interactions between financial systems, monetary policy, and macroeconomic stability, with a focus on liquidity management, business cycles, and international liquidity. Bigio's research also examines the role of banks, credit markets, and monetary policy in shaping economic outcomes, particularly in the context of global financial crises and policy responses to events like the Covid-19 pandemic. Their publications highlight the importance of understanding financial risk, debt dynamics, and the impact of monetary policy on inflation and exchange rates.