Subject Matter Experts
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's subject matter experts are available to talk to members of the media about topics including regional and national economic conditions.
How Do I Submit a Request for Comment?
Requests for comment and/or questions can be submitted to the Chicago Fed's media department at the number listed at right.
Who Is Available to Comment?
The Chicago Fed's media department evaluates requests for comment according to the forum, subject matter, and availability of our subject matter experts. Please note that our experts cannot discuss macroeconomic topics around the time of Federal Open Market Committee meetings
Subject Matter Experts
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U.S. EconomyDaniel G. SullivanExecutive Vice President and Director of Research Daniel is the chief economic advisor to Chicago Fed President Charles Evans, providing insight on the national economy, monetary policy, banking, labor issues and international economics and finance. |
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Financial MarketsDavid MarshallSenior Vice President, Associate Director of Research and Director of Financial Markets David has wide expertise on business cycles, monetary policy and financial markets. He leads a multidisciplinary team of experts on financial market risk issues. |
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Midwest EconomyWilliam TestaVice President and Director of Regional Research Bill is an expert on specific midwestern economic issues, including economic development programs, regional economic growth trends and state–local public finance initiatives. |
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ManufacturingWilliam StraussSenior Economist and Economic Advisor Bill analyzes the performance of the manufacturing sector, including the steel and auto industries, as well as the Midwest and national economy. He is the spokesperson for the monthly release of the Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index (CFMMI). |
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AgricultureDavid OppedahlBusiness Economist David follows the agricultural sector and monitors agribusiness conditions. Every three months, he conducts a survey of agricutural land values and credit conditions in Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa and reports the results in the Chicago Fed's quarterly AgLetter. |
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Banking MarketsDoug EvanoffVice President and Senior Research Advisor, Banking Doug oversees research on financial markets, institutions and regulation. He serves as an advisor to senior management of the Federal Reserve System on regulatory issues and is chairman of the Bank's annual Conference on Bank Structure and Competition. |
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Auto IndustryThomas KlierSenior Economist Thomas analyzes the structure and geography of the automobile industry, with special emphasis on the auto supplier sector. He also studies other regional economic development issues such as what motivates location decisions of headquarters. |
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Energy, Higher Education and State and Local Public FinanceRick MattoonSenior Economist and Economic Advisor Rick is an expert on a wide variety of infrastructure issues that face the Midwest regional economy. Download photo |
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Financial IssuesAnna PaulsonVice President and Director of Financial Research Anna conducts research on financial access for immigrants and entrepreneurship and other financial market issues. |
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Chicago Fed National Activity IndexScott BraveBusiness Economist Scott analyzes inflationary expectations and business cycles such as recessions through the prism of the Chicago Fed's National Activity Index, a weighted average of 85 indicators of national economic activity. |
