Ken Rogoff

Kenneth Rogoff is a distinguished economist holding the Maurits C. Boas Chair of International Economics at Harvard University. A former Chief Economist and Director of Research at the International Monetary Fund, he has established himself as a pre-eminent global authority on fiscal policy and macroeconomics. His professional journey is uniquely diverse, having served on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and holding academic positions at Princeton and Yale, punctuated by a successful career as a chess Grandmaster. He is famously the co-author of This Time is Different, a definitive analysis of eight centuries of financial history. His research, covering sixty-six countries, identifies the recurring patterns and policy errors that trigger economic collapses. Notably, his work explains why debt-driven recessions result in slower recoveries than typical business cycles and examines the long-term impact on a nation's growth when debt levels rise significantly against its GDP. Beyond his historical analysis, he has recently authored The Curse of Cash, which explores the future of currency and its implications for monetary policy. Frequently consulted by governments across Europe and the United States, Professor Rogoff provides a rare perspective that combines deep historical context with modern economic forecasting. Audiences book him for his ability to decode complex global markets and offer a seasoned outlook on the future of the international financial system. On stage, Ken Rogoff is best known for talks on Financial Services, Regulation and Economics & The Economy. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Education and Finance & Economics, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Ken Rogoff is regularly booked for Business Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in USA, Ken Rogoff travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Ken Rogoff would approach your audience.