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June 27, 2016

Hey, Economist! How Is the Research and Statistics Group Changing?

An interview with Jamie McAndrews

As Director of Research for the New York Fed for the past seven years, Jamie McAndrews has been responsible for the Bank’s financial and economic policy research, as well as the collection of data and statistics from financial institutions. On the eve of his retirement on June 30, Jamie shared his perspective on how the Research and Statistics Group has changed with Andrew Haughwout, a senior vice president in the Group.

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Posted at 7:00 am in Hey, Economist! | Permalink | Comments (1)
April 1, 2016

Hey, Economist! What Did You Make of “The Big Short”?

Jason Bram and Andreas Fuster

The Big Short has been making a big splash this year, racking up five Academy Award nominations and taking home the Oscar for best adapted screenplay.

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Posted at 7:00 am in Financial Markets, Hey, Economist!, Housing | Permalink
March 4, 2016

Hey, Economist! How Well Do We Weather Snowstorms?

An interview with Jason Bram

In a Q&A interview, the New York Fed’s Jason Bram sheds light on how economists measure the cost of a snowstorm.

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Posted at 7:00 am in Hey, Economist!, Regional Analysis | Permalink | Comments (2)
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