Scott B. MacDonald
Senior Consultant - Research and Investor Services


Dr. Scott B. MacDonald is a Senior Managing Director and Chief Economist at KWR International, Inc (KWR). Prior to returning to KWR he was the Head of Research for MC Asset Management LLC, an asset management unit of Mitsubishi Corporation based in Stamford, Connecticut (2012-2015) and Head of Credit & Economics Research at Aladdin Capital (2000-2011) and Chief Economist for KWR International (1999-2000). Prior to those positions he worked at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Credit Suisse and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (in Washington, D.C.). He did his Ph.D. in Political Science at the University of Connecticut, Masters in Asian Studies at the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies, and BA in History (Honors) and Political Science at Trinity College (Hartford). He has written 18 books and numerous articles. Areas of expertise are macroeconomics, international finance and geopolitical risk.