Rodney Ludema

Rodney D. Ludema serves as Professor of Economics at Georgetown University, holding joint appointments in the School of Foreign Service and Department of Economics, where he has taught since 1995. His distinguished career includes serving as Chief Economist of the U.S. Department of State (2014-2016) and Senior International Economist in the White House Council of Economic Advisers (2012-2013), where he significantly influenced U.S. trade policy. After earning his PhD from Columbia University and BA from Calvin College, he has established himself as a leading authority on international trade policy, focusing on trade agreements, environmental economics, and political economy. His research, supported by the National Science Foundation, examines critical areas including trade policy, international bargaining, and economic geography. As founder of the Georgetown International Economics Seminar and associate editor of the Journal of International Economics, he combines academic excellence with practical policy experience, particularly in analyzing WTO disputes and trade remedies, making him a respected voice in both academic and policy circles.