Why does the United States run persistent trade deficits while China records large surpluses, and what does this mean for the global economy? Why do major emerging economies, such as the BRICS countries, rely so heavily on both macroprudential measures and capital controls?
As a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics (JSBE), I investigate how deep-rooted differences in economic preferences and cultural values help explain persistent international imbalances, which may have important political consequences. I also examine the potential unintended consequences of macroprudential policies, including adverse effects on economic growth and the expansion of shadow banking.
Research Field: International Macroeconomics and Finance
Areas of Expertise: Financial Stability and Macroprudential Policy; International Capital Flows; Banking and Economic Competitiveness
My current research includes three papers addressing the following questions:
I have published more than ten peer-reviewed journal articles, including two in the Journal of International Money and Finance (AJG 3). One of my most-cited papers is a sole-authored lead article in Economic Modelling. Beyond academic publishing, I have contributed to public debate, for example by writing an op-ed for Helsingin Sanomat, Finland’s leading newspaper.
My research on financial development and export competitiveness was supported by a €195,000 postdoctoral grant from the OP Group Research Foundation (2017–2020). I have also prepared and submitted major research grant applications, including an ERC Starting Grant proposal on the economic and political consequences of international imbalances.
In my teaching, I aim to give students practical experience of the research process, from developing hypotheses grounded in economic theory to testing them using data and econometric methods. In 2024, I received the Teacher of the Year award from the JSBE student association.
I have collaborated with researchers working at several central banks and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). I welcome new research collaborations, particularly those offering opportunities to work with datasets relevant to my research interests.
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