Dear MEC members,

Please join us today for an exiting talk by Dr. Lutz Kilian from the Department of Economics titled, "The Role of Speculation in Oil Markets: What Have We Learned So Far?"  Professor Kilian's research interests are time series econometrics, empirical macroeconomics, international finance and energy economics. 

When: TODAY (Jan 22) at 6pm

Where: Dana 2024

About Dr. Kilian:

Lutz Kilian, Professor of Economics, received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1996 and his M.A. in Development Banking from The American University in 1988. He joined the faculty at Michigan in 1996. Prior to his Ph.D., he worked for the research department of the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, DC. During 2001-03 he served as an adviser to the European Central Bank in Frankfurt/M., Germany. Professor Kilian's research interests are time series econometrics, empirical macroeconomics, international finance, and energy economics.

You may find more information and RSVP for the event on Google and Facebook. 

This event is targeted for a wide audience, so we hope that if you have a background in economics - or no background at all - you will be able to join us!