BodyRobert Staiger, the Loren M. Berry Professor of Economics and an expert on international trade policy and organizations, has been tapped to serve a two-year term as chief economist for the World Trade Organization, beginning Jan. 12. “This is a remarkable recognition of Professor Staiger’s scholarship and influence on international trade policy that reflects the global leadership Dartmouth faculty bring to vital debates,” says Provost Santiago Schnell. Quote I’m excited about the opportunity to be present at the WTO for what could be a defining moment for the institution and a fork in the road for the world trading system. I’m excited about the opportunity to be present at the WTO for what could be a defining moment for the institution and a fork in the road for the world trading system,” Staiger says. “During that year, I gained valuable hands-on knowledge about trade policy that animated and energized my research for years thereafter,” he says.