Osnat Zohar

About Me

I am a Senior Researcher at the Bank of Israel, where I work at the intersection of policy and academic research. I enjoy bridging research and practice by using rigorous analysis to contribute to policy decisions, and drawing insights from real-world challenges to advance academic research. 

Research Interests

My research focuses on two main areas:

• Information Economics, Expectations, and Forecasts 

I study how information shapes beliefs and economic decisions, with particular emphasis on uncertainty and disagreement among agents. 

• Venture Capital and High-Tech Financing 

I explore the unique role of venture capital in fostering innovation, particularly within the context of Israel’s "Startup Nation" and its significant global integration.  

I’m particularly interested in the macro-financial aspects of these topics - how they connect to monetary policy, financial flows, and broader macroeconomic outcomes. My research combines both theoretical modeling and empirical analysis.

Contact

osnat.zohar@boi.org.il

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