Rob Vigfusson

Economist. From Gimli, Manitoba to Washington DC. Views are my own.

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

@FionaGreigDC Ryan spent a summer with us at the FR Board. Glad to see he is doing interesting work.

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

@FabioGhironi I am so sorry to hear this news. We talked most when he was at the Board. I enjoyed those times. He will be missed.

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

Some news. Yesterday was my last day at the Federal Reserve Board. I thank my FRB colleagues for making my time there a great experience.
In four weeks, I start a new adventure with Amazon.

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

@Lizstuartdc @DrScottHadland Date squares are different. They are made with oatmeal. Vinarterta is layers of thin white cake and prunes. Icelandic Canadians have been making it since they came to Canada and it is considered a heritage symbol. https://t.co/p1oti7vNwh

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

@Lizstuartdc @DrScottHadland Here is my contribution to place specific baking. Vinarterta is popular with Icelandic Canadians.

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

Thread below on Conor Foley’s job market paper. I really enjoyed worked closely with Conor when he was a FRB RA. I highly encourage people to check out the thread below and Conor’s work.

[David Baqaee @DBaqaee]

It is my pleasure to introduce Conor Foley, JMC from UCLA, to Twitter. Conor is a truly gifted economist working at the intersection of macro and IO. In my opinion, he has written one of the best papers ever on how to account for product entry and exit
https://t.co/wJFF9kpIaN
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[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

@EichMartin I am sure the program is great but the webpage says it isn’t available yet.

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

I have always enjoyed my visits there.

[sylvainecon @sylvainecon]

Hey Econtwitter, we are looking for visiting fellows to interact with our group and participate in our policy discussions with @MaryDalyEcon. It’s a great way to get to know us and some, like John Mondragon, end up staying!
https://t.co/xm6WXnComK

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

We hire across a broad range of fields. Do come check us out.

[Fed Careers @Fed_Careers]

PhD candidates entering the job market and experienced economists are invited to attend our Meet the Fed program. Spend an hour with us to learn about the Board’s economist recruiting processes.

Register here: https://t.co/CskcFE9KRo

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

Second webinar on Friday at noon. Come join us. All are welcome.

[FedResearch @FedResearch]

Save the date: Federal Reserve Board Research Webinars
“Redistribution and the Monetary-Fiscal Policy Mix”
Choongryul Yang
October 22, 2021 at 12 p.m.
https://t.co/JcymPhcf2x #EconTwitter

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

Two great webinars today. Come join us. Here is the first one at 11.

[FedResearch @FedResearch]

Save the date: Federal Reserve Board Research Webinars
“Growth at Risk From Climate Change”
Michael T. Kiley
October 22, 2021 at 11 a.m.
https://t.co/JcymPgUEaZ #EconTwitter

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

It is great program that is now being hosted by Howard in DC.

[Howard Economics @HowardEcon]

Do you know any students who are considering a Phd in Economics? Well it’s about that time… Applications for the American Economic Association Summer Training Program are live! Find more information and link to the application at https://t.co/zUFRdHIuoN #EconTwitter @AEACSMGEP

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

This program is pretty great. There are opportunities throughout the institution. Projects for interns are thoughtfully designed to be both feasible and meaningful.

[Fed Careers @Fed_Careers]

Students: This #EconEdMonth consider applying to @Federal Reserve Summer 2022 internships to gain firsthand experience in economics! #FedIntern #ApplyNow

Learn more: https://t.co/hr2u15QcRL

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

This Friday, the FRB webinar series continues. At noon, Beth Klee presents her work followed by a discussion by Gary Richardson from UC Irvine.

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

On Friday, the FRB Research Webinars continue. At 11 am, Giuseppe Fiori presents followed by a discussion by Steven J. Davis, Chicago Booth.

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

@EHeitfield @galinahale_ucsc I am far from being a chemist. But my understanding is that burning hydrogen in air can result in nitrogen oxides along with water. But, I would encourage anyone to seek professional knowledge rather than relying on this tweet.

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

On Friday, the FRB Research Webinars continue. At 11 am, Giuseppe Fiori presents followed by a discussion by Steven J. Davis, Chicago Booth.

[FedResearch @FedResearch]

Save the date: Federal Reserve Board Research Webinars “The Economic Effects of Firm-Level Uncertainty: Evidence Using Subjective Expectations” Giuseppe Fiori October 8, 2021 at 11 a.m. https://t.co/JcymPgUEaZ #EconTwitter

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

This Friday, the FRB webinar series continues. At noon, Beth Klee presents her work followed by a discussion by Gary Richardson from UC Irvine.

[FedResearch @FedResearch]

Save the date: Federal Reserve Board Research Webinars “The Fed’s discount window in ‘normal’ times” Elizabeth C. Klee October 8, 2021 at 12 p.m. https://t.co/JcymPgUEaZ #EconTwitter

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

Then at Friday noon eastern, Arun Gupta presents "Un-used Bank Capital Buffers and Credit Supply Shocks at SMEs during the Pandemic" with a discussion by Jennie Bai of Georgetown.

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

More research on Friday! The Federal Reserve Board's research webinar series continues on Friday. Full listing is here. https://t.co/fLpxVVBDGa

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

At 11 am eastern on Friday, Thiago Ferreira presents his work on "Supply of Sovereign Safe Assets and Global Interest Rates" with a discussion by Reuven Glick of the San Francisco Fed.