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St. Louis
The primary mission of the St. Louis Fed Research Division is to provide high-quality, timely advice to the Bank’s president about monetary policy and banking issues. Producing and communicating important economic research in areas such as macroeconomics, international economics, and regional economics are also crucial components of the Division’s responsibilities.
Our Focus
We shape the debate on key economic issues through research and professional engagement and lead the way in providing economic data and information.
Academic Research
The St. Louis Research Division is in the top 1% of all economics research departments worldwide (as ranked by RePEc). St. Louis Fed economists have recently published papers in academic journals such as the American Economic Review and Journal of Economic Theory. Economists also publish research in the St. Louis Fed's Review. The Division hosts weekly seminars and conferences where staff economists and visiting scholars present their research. The working paper series offers emerging research ideas to stimulate discussion.
Economic Commentary and Analysis
St. Louis Fed publications and blogs provide analysis and instruction for the general public, journalists, and students. These outlets allow Division economists to quickly and efficiently address economic trends, explore historical and current data for economic policy, and expand the understanding of issues relevant to our region, the nation, and the world.
Featured Research
"Pandemic Labor Force Participation and Net Worth Fluctuations"
Miguel Faria e Castro and Samuel Jordan-Wood
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Working Paper 2023-010
"Internationa Trade Dependence and Inventory Dynamics"
Jason Dunn and Fernando Leibovici
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Economic Synopses, 2023, No. 17
"COVID-19: Fiscal Implications and Financial Stability in Developing Countries"
Praew Grittayaphong and Paulina Restrepo-Echavarria
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Review, Third Quarter 2023
Begin Your Journey with Us
The research associate recruitment cycle begins in mid-August, with offers extended throughout the fall. Summer intern recruiting runs from September through November.
Prepare
Learn about the St. Louis RA position. Review the qualifications and requirements and prepare your application packet.
Apply
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received.
Interview
Be ready for an initial screening and follow-up interviews with our management, economists, and RAs.
Accept
Offers are extended on a rolling basis, shortly following your final interview.
Start
Your first few weeks will be spent onboarding and learning
Work
It's time to dive into work with your assigned economists.
Denotes full-time position
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