“I’ve found that my time as an RA at the New York Fed was as invaluable as my classwork in graduate school. Not only did the exposure to research and policy help me think about research early and often, it also gave me the necessary skills to get a head start on projects. I would encourage anyone interested in pursuing graduate studies in economics to consider working at the New York Fed first.”

“Working in the Markets Group, I have contributed to a variety of projects directly related to the formulation and implementation of monetary policy. My analyses have been referenced in FOMC meetings, and the financial models that I helped develop and program are central to the New York Fed's bond operations. I enjoy working on topical questions and exploring innovations in monetary policy, and I like knowing that my work is having an impact. I had intended to pursue a Ph.D. in economics, but the opportunity to participate in real-world policy formulation has kept me here at the New York Fed.”