Meet the Researchers
The Federal Reserve Board employs more than 500 researchers, including more than 400 Ph.D. economists, who represent an exceptionally diverse range of interests and specific areas of expertise. Board researchers conduct cutting edge research, produce numerous working papers and notes, and are among the leading contributors at professional meetings and in major journals. Our researchers also produce a wide variety of economic analyses and forecasts for the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee.
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Division:
Microeconomics
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A
![Photo of Stephanie R. Aaronson](/econres/images/stephanie-r-aaronson_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Stephanie R. Aaronson
Senior Associate Director
Program Direction
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Robert M. Adams](/econres/images/robert-m-adams_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Robert M. Adams
Principal Economist
Consumer Finance
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Hie Joo Ahn](/econres/images/hie-joo-ahn_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Hie Joo Ahn
Principal Economist
Current Macroeconomic Conditions
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Elliot Anenberg](/econres/images/elliot-anenberg_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Elliot Anenberg
Chief
Real Estate Finance
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
B
![Photo of Anton I. Badev](/econres/images/anton-i-badev_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Anton I. Badev
Senior Economist
Stress Testing
Supervision and Regulation
Supervision and Regulation
![Photo of Alessandro Barbarino](/econres/images/alessandro-barbarino_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Alessandro Barbarino
Principal Economist
Current Macroeconomic Conditions
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Bence A. Bardoczy](/econres/images/bence-a-bardoczy_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Bence A. Bardoczy
Economist
Macroeconomic and Quantitative Studies
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
William F. Bassett
Senior Associate Director
Program Direction
Financial Stability
Financial Stability
![Photo of Michael M. Batty](/econres/images/michael-m-batty_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Michael M. Batty
Group Manager
Flow of Funds
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Garth Baughman](/econres/images/garth-baughman_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Garth Baughman
Principal Economist
Payment System Studies
Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems
Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems
![Photo of Kimberly N. Bayard](/econres/images/kimberly-n-bayard_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Kimberly N. Bayard
Chief
Program Direction
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of David A. Benson](/econres/images/david-a-benson_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
David A. Benson
Senior Economist
Financial Structure
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Joshua Blonz](/econres/images/joshua-blonz_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Joshua Blonz
Senior Economist
Industrial Output
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Kenneth P. Brevoort](/econres/images/kenneth-p-brevoort_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Kenneth P. Brevoort
Principal Economist
Consumer and Community Research
Consumer and Community Affairs
Consumer and Community Affairs
![Photo of Jesse Bricker](/econres/images/jesse-bricker_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Jesse Bricker
Principal Economist
Microeconomic Surveys
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
C
![Photo of Colin C. Caines](/econres/images/colin-c-caines_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Colin C. Caines
Principal Economist
Emerging Market Economies
International Finance
International Finance
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
Isabel Cairó
Principal Economist
Monetary Studies
Monetary Affairs
Monetary Affairs
![Photo of Tomaz Cajner](/econres/images/tomaz-cajner_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Tomaz Cajner
Group Manager
Industrial Output
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
Nick A. Carollo
Economist
Labor Markets
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of David B. Cashin](/econres/images/david-b-cashin_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
David B. Cashin
Principal Economist
Fiscal Analysis
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Andrew C. Chang](/econres/images/andrew-c-chang_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Andrew C. Chang
Principal Economist
Microeconomic Surveys
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of David Cho](/econres/images/david-cho_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
David Cho
Senior Economist
Household and Business Spending
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Joonkyu Choi](/econres/images/joonkyu-choi_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Joonkyu Choi
Senior Economist
Macroeconomic and Quantitative Studies
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of John M. Coglianese](/econres/images/john-m-coglianese_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
John M. Coglianese
Senior Economist
Labor Markets
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Andrew M. Cohen](/econres/images/andrew-m-cohen_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Andrew M. Cohen
Assistant Director
Program Direction
Financial Stability
Financial Stability
![Photo of Leland D. Crane](/econres/images/leland-d-crane_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Leland D. Crane
Principal Economist
Industrial Output
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
D
![Photo of Kabir Dasgupta](/econres/images/kabir-dasgupta_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Kabir Dasgupta
Senior Economist
Consumer and Community Research
Consumer and Community Affairs
Consumer and Community Affairs
![Photo of Andrea De Michelis](/econres/images/andrea-de-michelis_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Andrea De Michelis
Deputy Associate Director
Program Direction
International Finance
International Finance
![Photo of Ryan A. Decker](/econres/images/ryan-a-decker_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Ryan A. Decker
Chief
Industrial Output
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Lisa J. Dettling](/econres/images/lisa-j-dettling_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Lisa J. Dettling
Principal Economist
Fiscal Analysis
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Christine L. Dobridge](/econres/images/christine-l-dobridge_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Christine L. Dobridge
Principal Economist
Flow of Funds
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Cynthia L. Doniger](/econres/images/cynthia-l-doniger_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Cynthia L. Doniger
Senior Economist
Money Market Analysis
Monetary Affairs
Monetary Affairs
![Photo of Chuan Du](/econres/images/chuan-du_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Chuan Du
Economist
Payment System Studies
Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems
Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems
![Photo of Andrew M. Dumont](/econres/images/andrew-m-dumont_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Andrew M. Dumont
Lead Community Development Analyst
Community Development, Oversight, and Engagement
Consumer and Community Affairs
Consumer and Community Affairs
F
![Photo of Elena Falcettoni](/econres/images/elena-falcettoni_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Elena Falcettoni
Senior Economist
Payment System Studies
Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems
Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems
![Photo of Laura J. Feiveson](/econres/images/laura-j-feiveson_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Laura J. Feiveson
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Household and Business Spending
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
Erin E. Syron Ferris
Principal Economist
Money Market Analysis
Monetary Affairs
Monetary Affairs
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
Andrew Figura
Associate Director
Program Direction
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
Johannes Fleck
Economist
Advanced Foreign Economies
International Finance
International Finance
![Photo of Charles A. Fleischman](/econres/images/charles-a-fleischman_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Charles A. Fleischman
Adviser
Program Direction
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Jean C. Flemming](/econres/images/jean-c-flemming_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Jean C. Flemming
Senior Economist
Payment System Studies
Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems
Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems
![Photo of Glenn R. Follette](/econres/images/glenn-r-follette_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Glenn R. Follette
Associate Director
Program Direction
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
Sheridan Fuller
Economist
Fiscal Analysis
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
G
![Photo of Joaquin Garcia-Cabo](/econres/images/joaquin-garcia-cabo_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Joaquin Garcia-Cabo
Senior Economist
Advanced Foreign Economies
International Finance
International Finance
![Photo of Sarena F. Goodman](/econres/images/sarena-f-goodman_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Sarena F. Goodman
Principal Economist
Microeconomic Surveys
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Daniel R. Gorin](/econres/images/daniel-r-gorin_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Daniel R. Gorin
Lead Supervisory Policy Analyst
Policy Analysis
Consumer and Community Affairs
Consumer and Community Affairs
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
Lynn M. Gottschalk
Senior EconomistFair Lending EnforcementConsumer and Community Affairs
![Photo of Jacob P. Gramlich](/econres/images/jacob-p-gramlich_rdax_75x86p.jpg)
Jacob P. Gramlich
Assistant Director
Program Direction
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Serafin J. Grundl](/econres/images/serafin-j-grundl_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Serafin J. Grundl
Principal Economist
Financial Structure
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
H
![Photo of Aurel Hizmo](/econres/images/aurel-hizmo_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Aurel Hizmo
Principal Economist
Real Estate Finance
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Colin J. Hottman](/econres/images/colin-j-hottman_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Colin J. Hottman
Principal Economist
Trade and Quantitative Studies
International Finance
International Finance
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
Christopher Huckfeldt
Senior Economist
Global Modeling Studies
International Finance
International Finance
I
![Photo of Anni T. Isojaervi](/econres/images/anni-t-isojaervi_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Anni T. Isojaervi
Economist
Financial and Macroeconomic Stability Studies
Financial Stability
Financial Stability
K
![Photo of You Suk Kim](/econres/images/you-suk-kim_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
You Suk Kim
Principal Economist
Real Estate Finance
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Elizabeth K. Kiser](/econres/images/elizabeth-k-kiser_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Elizabeth K. Kiser
Senior Associate Director
Program Direction
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Jacob Krimmel](/econres/images/jacob-krimmel_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Jacob Krimmel
Economist
Microeconomic Surveys
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
L
![Photo of Jeff Larrimore](/econres/images/jeff-larrimore_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Jeff Larrimore
Chief
Consumer and Community Research
Consumer and Community Affairs
Consumer and Community Affairs
![Photo of Gina Li](/econres/images/gina-li_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Gina Li
Economist
Microeconomic Surveys
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Anna Lipinska](/econres/images/anna-lipinska_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Anna Lipinska
Group Manager
Emerging Market Economies
International Finance
International Finance
![Photo of Byron Lutz](/econres/images/byron-lutz_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Byron Lutz
Deputy Associate Director
Program Direction
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Gary A. Lyn](/econres/images/gary-a-lyn_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Gary A. Lyn
Senior Economist
Trade and Quantitative Studies
International Finance
International Finance
M
![Photo of Traci L. Mach](/econres/images/traci-l-mach_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Traci L. Mach
Principal Economist
Flow of Funds
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Mark D. Manuszak](/econres/images/mark-d-manuszak_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Mark D. Manuszak
Deputy Associate Director
Program Direction
Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems
Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems
![Photo of Andrew H. McCallum](/econres/images/andrew-h-mccallum_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Andrew H. McCallum
Principal Economist
Global Financial Flows
International Finance
International Finance
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
Ellen A. Merry
Principal Economist
Consumer and Community Research
Consumer and Community Affairs
Consumer and Community Affairs
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
Alvaro Mezza
Principal Economist
Consumer Finance
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
Marco Migueis
Principal Economist
Banking, Credit and Operational Risk
Supervision and Regulation
Supervision and Regulation
![Photo of Robert J. Minton](/econres/images/robert-j-minton_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Robert J. Minton
Economist
Prices and Wages
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Raven Molloy](/econres/images/raven-molloy_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Raven Molloy
Deputy Associate Director
Program Direction
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Joshua K. Montes](/econres/images/joshua-k-montes_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Joshua K. Montes
Principal Economist
Labor Markets
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Kevin B. Moore](/econres/images/kevin-b-moore_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Kevin B. Moore
Assistant Director
Program Direction
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
Bernardo C. Morais
Principal Economist
Emerging Market Economies
International Finance
International Finance
![Photo of Camilo Morales-Jimenez](/econres/images/camilo-morales-jimenez_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Camilo Morales-Jimenez
Senior Economist
Macroeconomic and Quantitative Studies
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Patrick Moran](/econres/images/patrick-moran_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Patrick Moran
Senior Economist
Household and Business Spending
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Adele C. Morris](/econres/images/adele-c-morris_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Adele C. Morris
Senior Adviser
Program Direction
Financial Stability
Financial Stability
![Photo of Seth M. Murray](/econres/images/seth-m-murray_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Seth M. Murray
Senior Economist
Labor Markets
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
N
![Photo of Christopher J. Nekarda](/econres/images/christopher-j-nekarda_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Christopher J. Nekarda
Principal Economist
Labor Markets
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Joseph B. Nichols](/econres/images/joseph-b-nichols_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Joseph B. Nichols
Principal Economist
Household and Business Spending
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Eric R. Nielsen](/econres/images/eric-r-nielsen_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Eric R. Nielsen
Principal Economist
Flow of Funds
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
O
![Photo of Scott W. Ohlmacher](/econres/images/scott-w-ohlmacher_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Scott W. Ohlmacher
Senior Economist
Industrial Output
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
Musa Orak
Principal Economist
Advanced Foreign Economies
International Finance
International Finance
P
![Photo of Andrew D. Paciorek](/econres/images/andrew-d-paciorek_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Andrew D. Paciorek
Chief
Household and Business Spending
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Maria G. Perozek](/econres/images/maria-g-perozek_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Maria G. Perozek
Chief
Flow of Funds
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of William B. Peterman](/econres/images/william-b-peterman_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
William B. Peterman
Chief
Fiscal Analysis
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Justin R. Pierce](/econres/images/justin-r-pierce_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Justin R. Pierce
Chief
Trade and Financial Studies
International Finance
International Finance
![Photo of Brendan M. Price](/econres/images/brendan-m-price_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Brendan M. Price
Senior Economist
Labor Markets
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
Marcel A. Priebsch
Principal Economist
Monetary and Financial Market Analysis
Monetary Affairs
Monetary Affairs
R
![Photo of David D. Ratner](/econres/images/david-d-ratner_rdax_75x86p.jpg)
David D. Ratner
Principal Economist
Fiscal Analysis
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Daniel R. Ringo](/econres/images/daniel-r-ringo_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Daniel R. Ringo
Principal Economist
Real Estate Finance
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
S
![Photo of Erick Sager](/econres/images/erick-sager_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Erick Sager
Senior Economist
Macroeconomic and Quantitative Studies
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
Francisca Sara-Zaror
Economist
Prices and Wages
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Tess C. Scharlemann](/econres/images/tess-c-scharlemann_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Tess C. Scharlemann
Principal Economist
Real Estate Finance
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
Mariel E. Schwartz
Economist
Labor Markets
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Gloria Sheu](/econres/images/gloria-sheu_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Gloria Sheu
Group Manager
Financial Structure
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
Chaehee Shin
Principal Economist
Financial Stability Assessment
Financial Stability
Financial Stability
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
Soumitra Shukla
Economist
Emerging Market Economies
International Finance
International Finance
![Image of Board Seal](/econres/images/no-pic-seal-large_rdax_75x86.png)
Michael Siemer
Senior Economist
Macroeconomic and Quantitative Studies
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Christopher L. Smith](/econres/images/christopher-l-smith_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Christopher L. Smith
Principal Economist
Labor Markets
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Paul A. Smith](/econres/images/paul-a-smith_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Paul A. Smith
Deputy Associate Director
Program Direction
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of John J. Stevens](/econres/images/john-j-stevens_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
John J. Stevens
Senior Associate Director
Program Direction
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Michael Suher](/econres/images/michael-suher_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Michael Suher
Senior Economist
Banking, Credit and Operational Risk
Supervision and Regulation
Supervision and Regulation
T
![Photo of Charles S. Taragin](/econres/images/charles-s-taragin_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Charles S. Taragin
Principal Economist
Financial Structure
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Erin Troland](/econres/images/erin-troland_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Erin Troland
Senior Economist
Consumer and Community Research
Consumer and Community Affairs
Consumer and Community Affairs
![Photo of Nick Turner](/econres/images/nick-turner_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Nick Turner
Principal Economist
Fiscal Analysis
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
V
![Photo of Ivan Vidangos](/econres/images/ivan-vidangos_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Ivan Vidangos
Chief
Labor Markets
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Alice Henriques Volz](/econres/images/alice-henriques-volz_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Alice Henriques Volz
Chief
Microeconomic Surveys
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
W
![Photo of William L. Wascher](/econres/images/william-l-wascher_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
William L. Wascher
Deputy Director
Program Direction
Research and Statistics
Research and Statistics
![Photo of Douglas A. Webber](/econres/images/douglas-a-webber_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Douglas A. Webber
Senior Economist
Consumer and Community Research
Consumer and Community Affairs
Consumer and Community Affairs
![Photo of Krzysztof P. Wozniak](/econres/images/krzysztof-p-wozniak_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Krzysztof P. Wozniak
Section Chief
Payment System Studies
Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems
Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems
Z
![Photo of Mike Zabek](/econres/images/mike-zabek_rdax_75x86s.jpg)
Mike Zabek
Senior Economist
Consumer and Community Research
Consumer and Community Affairs
Consumer and Community Affairs
Last Update:
July 15, 2024