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Chicago
Our research supports the 7th District's ongoing analysis of the U.S. and global economy and monetary policy as well as issues related to bank regulation, the payments system, and financial markets.
Our Focus
Our work helps fulfill the Bank’s core monetary policy mission through the production of cutting-edge research and public outreach. Economists and research analysts collaborate on current analysis as well as on ambitious research projects that are often published in leading academic journals.
Current Analysis
Research Assistants work with economists on time-critical analysis of current economic data for important policy work. The analysis includes estimation of forecasting models, gathering data for report, and evaluating current and past market developments.
Academic Research Projects
Research Assistants work with economists on time-critical analysis of current economic data for important policy work. The analysis includes estimation of forecasting models, gathering data for report, and evaluating current and past market developments.
Featured Research
“Homeowners’ financial protection against natural disasters,”
Alejandro Drexler, Andrew Granato*, and Richard J. Rosen, 2019, Chicago Fed Letter, No. 409.
“Economic growth to decelerate in 2019 and then ease further in 2020 as auto sales downshift,”
William A. Strauss and Kelley Sarussi*, 2019, Chicago Fed Letter, No. 417.
“Flooding and finances: Hurricane Harvey’s impact on consumer credit,”
Daniel Hartley, Eleni Packis*, and Ben Weintraut*, 2019, Chicago Fed Letter, No. 415.
Begin Your Journey with Us
Our recruiting cycle for research assistants starts in September, with positions typically starting the following summer. We also begin posting internship opportunities in September.
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