sylvainecon

EVP and Research Director @sffed | Former Deputy Governor @BankofCanada | Father of 3 | @McGillU Alum | Runner & Surfer

[sylvainecon @sylvainecon]

The Caldor fire is giving a whole new perspective on the campaign to "Keep Tahoe Blue."

And if you're a student on the job market this year with a paper on climate change economics, don't forget to submit it to our Sept 29 workshop by Friday: [email protected]

[sylvainecon @sylvainecon]

Congratulations, Pierre-Olivier! This is well deserved. You have been a great friend of the @sffed over the years. I hope you will find some time to visit us in your new role. Bonne chance!

[Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas @pogourinchas]

I am deeply honored to be appointed as the IMF’s new Economic Counsellor and Director of Research. I look forward very much to working with my new IMF colleagues. https://t.co/K4yQbp0tPx

[sylvainecon @sylvainecon]

It was a great privilege to be able to chat with Vice Chair Clarida on current policy, credibility, and cooperation across countries.
https://t.co/FkI1o2zGVU

[sylvainecon @sylvainecon]

@michaelbauer_hh You simply diversify and buy a share of both teams. It's pretty uncertain out there!

[sylvainecon @sylvainecon]

Still pretty empty in downtown Oakland this morning. No wonder services consumption is still way down.

[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

[sylvainecon @sylvainecon]

We just had our first Climate Risk Workshop with PhD students on the market this year. Thanks to @joss_roman, @vinnythiv, Samir Elsadek, and Diego Kanzig for great presentations. I hope our comments were useful.

If you are looking to hire in this field, have a look at them!

[Rob Vigfusson @RobVigfusson]

Please join us for a great conference that starts at 8 am (Eastern) Wednesday. With the conference being about commodities, the agenda covers a wide range of interests, including climate-related topics, inflation, labor markets, financial markets, and more!

[sylvainecon @sylvainecon]

"If the American dream is to get rich, the German dream is job security for life."

Maybe before, but a lot of Americans would probably like to have a lot more job security too these days.

https://t.co/z1Q4fBgCkg

[sylvainecon @sylvainecon]

Useful reading list! Uncertainty remains a relevant topic and certainly an important factor currently weighing on the recovery.

[Pablo A. Guerron (It's all about uncertainty) @pablo_guerron]

The attached syllabus is for a new course on Uncertainty in Macroeconomics. Any topics/papers grossly omitted? Thanks!
https://t.co/vbO3XjQqxx

[sylvainecon @sylvainecon]

@MariannaKudlyak Commenting at the US Open, James Blake mentioned that tennis string technology was even more important. Can't quite say I see the difference myself!

[sylvainecon @sylvainecon]

What's surprising in this global survey of econ research is that economists do not think a lot more work in environmental economics is needed.
https://t.co/Yny7H9rHuS

[sylvainecon @sylvainecon]

@SakiBigio @sffed It was great to have you around. You are welcome back anytime!

[sylvainecon @sylvainecon]

Don't forget to join us tomorrow.

[Michael Bauer @michaelbauer_hh]

This week's Virtual Seminar on Climate Economics is hosting @kyle_c_meng from @EconomicsUcsb who will present research with important implications for the economic consequences of #climatechange. Join us Thursday at 11a EST
https://t.co/HrKb0XlnAW
@sffed @GlennRudebusch #VSCE

[sylvainecon @sylvainecon]

We are looking to hire research assistants. If you know college graduates who want to do meaningful work, conduct research with top economists, and live in a great area, send them our way!

[Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco @sffed]

Are you a motivated college graduate looking for a chance to make a difference? Then apply for our Research Associates positions where you'll join our Economic Research team. Apply today: https://t.co/NiRVzqgOE6 | #EconTwitter #SFFedJobs #Hiring @econ_ra

[sylvainecon @sylvainecon]

California has had it's fair share of challenges these days and it's a tougher place to live in many ways. But after more than 10 years here, I'm still mesmerized by its beauty. The Bay Area is a special place.

[sylvainecon @sylvainecon]

Today's job numbers clearly show that covid and associated uncertainty continue to play an important role. With the mu variant on the horizon and low vaccination rates, covid uncertainty could weigh on the economy for some time.

[Mary C. Daly @MaryDalyEcon]

We hoped fall would bring clarity on our economic recovery. But ask any parent and they'll tell you the picture is still cloudy.

Childcare and school infrastructure like buses and aftercare are strained.

Parents are a key part of our workforce and they're still struggling.

[sylvainecon @sylvainecon]

I doubt the current transitory inflationary factors will lead to that, but we sure don’t want the Dollar Store to become the $2 Store…

https://t.co/OGoZ3NQDCb

[sylvainecon @sylvainecon]

@NateSilver538 And the vaccination rate is higher than in the US despite a much slower start.

[sylvainecon @sylvainecon]

It remains striking how financial markets are taking the high inflation numbers in stride. Barely any movements in inflation compensation today. Markets could be wrong, but it says a lot about Fed credibility.