Economist and Research Assistant Diversity Data

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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 Board and the Federal Reserve Banks. The Board and the Banks employ 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 suited to pursue a graduate degree—often in economics. Data for each Reserve Bank is available on the diversity and inclusion page for the respective Reserve Bank.

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Economist Diversity Data

Entity	Asian		Black/African American		Hispanic/Latino		Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander		American Indian or Alaska Native		Two or More		White		Count
Entity	Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Count
Board	26	43	1	2	5	34	0	0	0	0	1	3	86	246	447
Reserve Banks	41	58	3	10	7	51	0	0	0	0	1	4	77	248	500
System (Board + Banks)	67	101	4	12	12	85	0	0	0	0	2	7	163	494	947

Data as of 12/31/2023.

Research Assistant Diversity Data

Entity	Asian		Black/African American		Hispanic/Latino		Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander		American Indian or Alaska Native		Two or More		White		Count
Entity	Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Female	Male	Count
Board	17	22	1	3	4	9	0	0	0	0	2	2	38	50	148
Reserve Banks	26	29	8	6	11	21	0	0	0	0	4	8	44	100	257
System (Board + Banks)	43	51	9	9	15	30	0	0	0	0	6	10	82	150	405

Data as of 12/31/2023.

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