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Our research focuses on a broad range of regional and national topics important to monetary policy and the nation's economic well-being.
Influential Research and Policy Advice
The Cleveland Fed conducts research on a wide range of topics important to monetary policy, the financial services sector, and the payments system, and has a long history of research and innovation in the field of inflation. Research analysts play a key role by conducting research with economists and supporting the policy process, investigating topics such as:
Income and wealth inequality
Inflation dynamics
Wage growth and unemployment
Regional Expertise
The Cleveland Fed studies issues of concern to the economic prosperity of its region--Ohio, eastern Kentucky, western Pennsylvania, and the panhandle of West Virginia. The Regional Analysis Group and Community Development Department analyze data, gather insights from contacts throughout the region, and produce analyses of conditions and issues such as the following:
Small business access to credit
Underserved and lower-income individuals and communities
Workforce development, education, and access to jobs
"What Is Behind the Persistence of the Racial Wealth Gap?"
Dionissi Aliprantis, Daniel R. Carroll. Economic Commentary 2019-03.
"Measuring Uncertainty and Its Impact on the Economy"
Andrea Carriero, Todd E. Clark, Massimiliano Marcellino. Review of Economics and Statistics, 2018.
"Parental Proximity and Earnings after Job Displacements."
Patrick Coate, Pawel Krolikowski, Mike Zabek. Labour Economics, 2020.
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Begin Your Journey with Us
Our research analyst (RA) recruiting cycle typically runs from September through November. We accept applications, conduct interviews, and extend offers throughout the cycle. New RAs typically start in June or July of the following year. Applications for summer internships follow a similar schedule.
Review minimum qualifications and requirements
You'll need to supply the following when you apply:
- Resume
- Transcript
- Writing sample (related to economics or finance)
Submit your application and the required documents on our website
During peak application periods it can take a few weeks to hear back from us.
Be ready to schedule an appointment. All interviews are conducted over Zoom, a video conference tool.
Tell us about you and your unique perspectives.
Get more details about the nature of the position and what it's like to work and live here in Cleveland.
Offers are extended to fill intern and full-time positions
It's Official!
Upon accepting an offer, you will receive your start date (typically in June or July).
You made it! Relax and get ready to start.
Your first week will be spent onboarding and learning
Extensive Training
Like learning? Our training program will give you access to the latest software and subscription services.
We're Family
The culture here is as welcoming and supportive as it is dedicated and goal-oriented. Research analysts work as a team, socialize often, and work in close collaboration with the economists.
After your first week, you'll feel ready to contribute
You will be assigned to support two or three economists, and they will be your mentors.
You'll provide in-depth analysis of data, assist in preparing briefing materials before each meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, and have the opportunity to coauthor academic papers and Bank publications.
Our research analysts typically work at the Bank for two or three years before moving on to graduate school or other opportunities. We accept applications, conduct interviews, and extend offers throughout the cycle.
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