Economist and Research Assistant Diversity Data

The information below shows the racial/ ethnic and gender makeup of Ph.D. economists and research assistants at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The Bank employs economists across a wide range of areas of expertise. Research assistants (RAs) are generally hired directly after undergraduate study and work alongside economists. RAs are usually in their positions for a few years and leave the role well prepared to pursue a graduate degree—often in economics.

PhD Economics

Data as of 12/31/22.
Asian		Black/African American		Hispanic/Latino		Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander		American Indian or Alaska Native		Two or More		White		Count
Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Count
6	4	2	-	2	7	-	-	-	-	-	-	10	36	67

Research Assistants

Data as of 12/31/22.
Asian		Black/African American		Hispanic/Latino		Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander		American Indian or Alaska Native		Two or More		White		Count
Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Count
5	-	2	1	-	1	-	-	-	-	1	-	12	23	45

More on the Federal Reserve’s focus on diversity in the economics profession:

Conference on Diversity and Inclusion in Economics, Finance, and Central Banking

Strengthening Diversity and Inclusion in Economics

The Importance of Diverse Perspectives: Strategies for Supporting Women in Economics

Resources from the Federal Reserve’s Racism and the Economy Series:

Racism and the Economy, Focus on the Economics Profession: Additional Resources