Maurice Obstfeld

Maurice Obstfeld

Keynote Speaker: Economic Expert & Authority; C. Fred Bergsten Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics

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Maurice Obstfeld Biography

Maurice Obstfeld is the C. Fred Bergsten Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. He is also the Class of 1958 Professor of Economics Emeritus at UC Berkeley.

Obstfeld joined Berkeley in 1989 as a professor, following appointments at Columbia (1979-1986) and the University of Pennsylvania (1986-1989). He was also a visiting professor at Harvard between 1989 and 1991.

In 2014-2015 he was a Member of President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers, and from 2015-2018 he served as chief economist at the International Monetary Fund. Before that, he served as an honorary adviser to the Bank of Japan’s Institute of Monetary and Economic Studies.

Among Professor Obstfeld's honors are the Frank Graham Lecture at Princeton, the inaugural Mundell-Fleming Lecture of the International Monetary Fund, the Bernhard Harms Prize and Lecture of the Kiel Institute for World Economy, the L. K. Jha Memorial Lecture at the Reserve Bank of India, and the Richard T. Ely Lecture of the American Economic Association. Professor Obstfeld is a Fellow of the Econometric Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is active as a distinguished fellow of the Paris-based Centre for Economic Policy Research and a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research. He joined the Peterson Institute as a nonresident senior fellow in 2019.

He received his doctorate from MIT in 1979, following degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Cambridge.

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Maurice Obstfeld Videos

Maurice Obstfeld - Natural and Neutral Real Interest Rates
Keynote: Global Imbalances Revisited by Maurice Obstfeld
2024 Goodfriend Memorial Lecture: Maurice Obstfeld

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Maurice Obstfeld is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Economy and Professors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Maurice Obstfeld for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Maurice Obstfeld generally travels from Berkeley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joseph Stiglitz, Anil Gupta and Jason Schenker. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Maurice Obstfeld for an upcoming event.

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Maurice Obstfeld Videos

Maurice Obstfeld - Natural and Neutral Real Interest Rates
Keynote: Global Imbalances Revisited by Maurice Obstfeld
2024 Goodfriend Memorial Lecture: Maurice Obstfeld
Prof Maurice Obstfeld | Full Q&A | Oxford Union
  • How do I book Maurice Obstfeld to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Maurice Obstfeld for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Maurice Obstfeld, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Maurice Obstfeld or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Maurice Obstfeld for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Maurice Obstfeld, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Maurice Obstfeld, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Maurice Obstfeld speak about?

    Maurice Obstfeld is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Economy, Professors, Finance and Government.
  • Where does Maurice Obstfeld travel from?

    Maurice Obstfeld generally travels from Berkeley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Maurice Obstfeld?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Maurice Obstfeld for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Maurice Obstfeld for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Maurice Obstfeld or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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