Professor Michael Weber has been appointed as the MAS Term Professor in Economics and Finance at the National University of Singapore (NUS) from 15 to 28 November 2026. This collaboration between NUS and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will see Professor Weber hosted by the NUS Business School’s Department of Finance and MAS’s Economic Policy Group.
Professor Weber, who holds positions at Purdue University and ESMT Berlin, is renowned for his research in macroeconomics, household finance, and international finance. His work, which explores how economic expectations influence household and firm decisions, has been published in prestigious journals such as the American Economic Review and Econometrica. In 2026, he was awarded the Alexander von Humboldt Professorship, Germany’s most prestigious research prize.
NUS Business School Dean, Teo Chung Piaw, highlighted the significance of Professor Weber’s research in understanding economic decision-making and its impact on businesses and society. Edward Robinson, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Economist at MAS, noted the relevance of Weber’s insights for central banks, particularly in understanding inflation expectations and communication strategies.
During his tenure, Professor Weber will deliver a public lecture at NUS and engage with policymakers and economists on topics related to household inflation expectations and monetary policy. His appointment marks the 27th MAS Term Professorship, a programme established in 2009 to bolster Singapore’s financial and economic research landscape.
