The Volatility and Risk Institute at NYU Abu Dhabi (VaRIAD), a partnership with and expansion of the Stern Volatility and Risk Institute (VRI). VaRIAD was catalyzed both by the Gulf’s economic transformation and accelerated push toward decarbonization. The institute serves as a critical hub for examining market volatility, investment risks, and economic opportunities, including those associated with the global energy transition, the reconfiguration of global supply chains, geopolitical tensions, economic diversification, and rising trade tensions. VaRIAD is co-directed by Jean Imbs and Etienne Wasmer, Professors of Economics at NYUAD. 

VaRIAD produces research, engages with NYUAD faculty and students, and with practitioners and policymakers to advance VRI’s work on risk management and ideas for policies to address risks. VaRIAD is part of a network of institutes along with the branches in New York and Shanghai and will henceforth operate as a deeply integrated global network, sharing research, data, and academic resources, and engagement with practitioners and policymakers.

Co-Directors, VaRIAD

Co-Directors, VRI New York