PhD in Financial and Monetary Economics, Sciences Po Bordeaux, 2019 - 2022
MSc Banking and Finance, Paris Sorbonne University, 2004
B.A. Economics, Saint Joseph University (Beirut), 2002

Dr. Joseph Bitar specializes in Financial and Monetary Economics. He holds a PhD from Sciences Po Bordeaux and a Master’s degree from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. He is known for his groundbreaking contributions to the study of dollarized monetary systems. He has several other scientific contributions in central banking, and banking theory and regulation.

In his early career, Dr. Bitar worked for five years in asset management, and for two years in investment banking at Société Generale in Paris. He taught economics and finance at leading French business schools and universities before joining AUD as an assistant professor in economics.

Fields of expertise: Financial Economics - Monetary Economics - International Finance - Central Banking - Financial Regulation - Investment Banking - Asset Management - Financial Markets