Graduate Teaching Assistant in Economics

Daniel Jensen

  • I’m a second-year Economics DPhil, specialising in International Macroeconomics and Finance.
  • My current work explores the intersection of sovereign debt, monetary policy, and currency dominance.
  • I really enjoy witnessing those ‘eureka!’ moments when a difficult macro concept finally makes perfect sense to a student!
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Profile

Before joining the Oxford Economics Department, I earned my MSc in Economics from University College London and my Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Warwick. My professional experience includes roles as a research economist in the energy industry and in the Macroprudential and Systemic Risk Division at the National Bank of Poland. Additionally, I was part of Professor Sonnenfeld’s research team for the sanctions project. 

Teaching

I offer tutorials on Prelims Macroeconomics, and FHS Macroeconomics option.

Research

The overarching theme of my research in understanding between debt and economic policy, with specific focus on currency dominance and unconventional monetary policy 

Selected Publications

Jensen, D. (2026) ‘Fiscal Rules for Managing Exogenous Energy Supply Shocks’, forthcoming in Polish Journal of Economics.

Subjects
Economics and Management
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
Daniel Jensen
daniel.jensen@economics.ox.ac.uk