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International Finance
The Division of International Finance is responsible for basic research, policy analysis, and reporting in the areas of foreign economic activity, U.S. external trade and capital flows, and developments in international financial markets and institutions. Research responsibilities are shared by staff economists in the seven sections listed below as well as by the officers in the Program Direction group.
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- Trade and Financial Studies
- Trade and Quantitative Studies
- Program Direction
Trade and Financial Studies
The Trade and Financial Studies section conducts basic research on international economics and analyses of current policy issues. The section emphasizes research that is relevant to policy issues of either immediate or long-term concern to the Board. Section members also serve as consultants on other division projects.

Dobrislav Dobrev
Economist
Trade and Financial Studies
International Finance

Neil R. Ericsson
Senior Economist
Trade and Financial Studies
International Finance

Matteo Iacoviello
Project Manager
Trade and Financial Studies
International Finance

Illenin O. Kondo
Economist
Trade and Financial Studies
International Finance

Jesper L. Linde
Chief
Trade and Financial Studies
International Finance

Toshihiko Mukoyama
Economist
Trade and Financial Studies
International Finance

Ricardo Praca Cavaco Nunes
Economist
Trade and Financial Studies
International Finance

Albert Queralto
Economist
Trade and Financial Studies
International Finance

Mathias Trabandt
Economist
Trade and Financial Studies
International Finance

Vivian Zhanwei Yue
Economist
Trade and Financial Studies
International Finance
