Kilian Huber
Associate Professor of Economics
Bigger Banks Are Good for Bankers but Not Customers
Historical analysis suggests bank consolidation doesn’t help business borrowers grow.
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Biography
Kilian Huber studies the interaction between the financial sector and the real economy as well as the propagation of shocks across different parts of the economy. In his academic work, he has analyzed how the structure and health of banks affects firm growth, how firms react to interest rate and asset price fluctuations, how connections between different industries and regions shape macroeconomic growth, and how discriminatory ideologies harm firms.
Prior to joining Booth, Huber was the Saieh Family Fellow in Macroeconomics at the Becker Friedman Institute of the University of Chicago. He received a PhD from the London School of Economics (LSE). During his studies, Huber spent time as a visiting researcher at UC Berkeley and at the Bank of England. Additionally, he earned a Master of Research in economics, a Master of Science in economics, and a Bachelor of Science in economics from the LSE.
2023 - 2024 Course Schedule
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Line of Inquiry: Kilian Huber on Who Benefits When Banks Get Bigger
A historical case study sheds light on the effects of bigger financial institutions.
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How Discrimination Harms the Economy and Business
Discriminating against a specific group can have large and persistent economic costs.
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