Eminent macroeconomist Professor Alan M. Taylor has been appointed as the MAS Distinguished Term Professor in Economics and Finance at the National University of Singapore (NUS) from 12 to 16 January 2026. This appointment is a collaboration between NUS and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), with Professor Taylor hosted by the Department of Economics at NUS and the Economic Policy Group of MAS.
Currently a Professor of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, Professor Taylor is also an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee at the Bank of England and a research associate at both the National Bureau of Economic Research and the Centre for Economic Policy Research. His work, particularly on international trade, finance, and macroeconomics, has been widely published in leading journals.
Professor Lionel Wee, Dean of NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, remarked on the privilege of hosting Professor Taylor, noting his significant contributions to reshaping views on economic history and macro-finance. Edward Robinson, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Economist at MAS, highlighted Taylor’s pioneering research on exchange rate behaviour and financial crises, which is particularly relevant as policymakers navigate post-pandemic monetary policy challenges.
During his tenure, Professor Taylor will deliver a public lecture at NUS on 14 January titled “Driving over the peak — or a false summit?” This lecture will explore the concept of “peak trade” and its implications for monetary policy. Additionally, he will engage in discussions with NUS faculty and deliver a talk at MAS, addressing international economics and monetary policy issues.
The MAS Term Professorship, established in 2009, aims to enhance Singapore’s financial and economics research landscape by inviting distinguished scholars to contribute to the academic community.
