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A Way to Influence Public Policy
Marie Mora and Lea-Rachel Kosnik agree that having diverse perspectives at the policymaking table is essential, which is one of the reasons they both chose to study economics.
Bringing Economic Education to the Masses
Mary Suiter, assistant vice president and economic education officer at the St. Louis Fed, explains the benefits of teaching economics to young children.
Seeking and Giving Advice
When she entered college, Senior Economist Oksana Leukhina aspired to become an international diplomat. Her plans changed after she received a piece of timely advice.
Economic Forecasting during a Pandemic
Kathleen Navin’s job as an economic forecaster got even harder with the onset of COVID-19.
The Role of Diversity in Public Institutions
Sharon Donnery, the first woman appointed deputy governor at the Central Bank of Ireland, discusses the importance of diversity.
Economics Is Much More than You Think
Harvard University Professor Claudia Goldin explained how she worked to eliminate 'informational barriers' to the economics field.
Ensuring That Your Voice Is Heard
Amanda Michaud, an economist and research officer at the St. Louis Fed, talks about life as an economist and her research on criminal justice policies and labor markets.
Hearing from Diverse Voices on Policy Issues
Stephanie Aaronson, who oversees the forecast of the U.S. economy produced for the Federal Open Market Committee, discusses the importance of having diverse perspectives on policy issues.
Bringing the Data to FRED
Yvetta Fortova and Maria Arias are among the people powering FRED. They help ensure the St. Louis Fed’s data aggregating powerhouse runs smoothly.
A Desire to Make a Difference
Beatrice Weder di Mauro, president of the Centre for Economic Policy Research, witnessed good and bad economic policies during her childhood.