Thank you for that kind introduction and for having me to speak today. I’m an economist, so I naturally have a fascination with data, statistics, and what we can learn from them. But the reason I find economics so interesting isn’t the numbers or the charts—it’s how they shape the everyday lives of people. And that’s the reason running a Federal Reserve Bank is such a privilege. The work we do—our public mission—plays a big role in helping people get jobs, take out mortgages, or grow their businesses. Today I’m going to talk a bit about that work and the health of the economy—both at the national level and for this ... (full story)