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Adriana Kugler

Adriana Kugler is a prominent American economist currently serving as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Her career spans academia, government, and international organizations, with expertise in development economics, labor markets, and public policy. Here's a summary of her achievements:

Current Role:

Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System since September 2023.

Previous Positions:

  • U.S. Executive Director at the World Bank (2022).
  • Professor of Public Policy and Economics at Georgetown University (on leave).
  • Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Labor (2011-2013).
  • Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and Center for the Study of Poverty and Inequality at Stanford University.

Accolades:

  • 2007 John T. Dunlop Outstanding Scholar Award.
  • 2010 First Prize for Best Contribution in "Globalization, Regulations and Development."

Key Expertise:

  • Development economics
  • Labor markets
  • Public policy
  • Impact of government policies on economic issues

Additional Information:

  • Holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.
  • Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.