Marleau Signature Lecture by Martin Eichenbaum, Charles Moskos Professor of Economics at Northwestern University
Mar 20, 2026 — 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The University of Ottawa Symposium on Economic Policy is a one-day event bringing together prominent scholars, business leaders economists to generate thought-provoking conversations about current issues related to fiscal and monetary policy.
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The Marleau Signature Lecture 2026 will be delivered by Martin Eichenbaum.
Martin Eichenbaum is a Canadian economist and the Charles Moskos Professor of Economics at Northwestern University, where he also co-directs the Center for International Economics and Development. A leading scholar in macroeconomics, his research explores business cycles, monetary policy, international economics, and financial crises. He has published widely on the transmission of monetary policy, the dynamics of exchange rates, and the role of expectations in shaping economic outcomes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his work provided important insights into the interplay between public health measures and economic activity. Professor Eichenbaum is a Fellow of the Econometric Society, a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, and has served on the editorial boards of several top journals. In addition to his academic work, he sits on the Board of Directors of the Bank of Montreal (BMO). Eichenbaum is widely recognized for bridging rigorous economic modeling with real-world policy challenges.