Òscar Jordà, an economist and senior policy advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, has been elected as a Fellow of the Econometric Society. This recognition places Jordà among a select group of 1,254 individuals who have received this honor since 1931. The fellowship is considered a significant acknowledgment in the field of economics, with past recipients including 86 Nobel Prize winners in Economics.
“This distinguished fellowship is a tremendous recognition of Jordà’s extraordinary achievements and honors his contributions to the field,” according to the announcement from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
The Econometric Society is known internationally for its work in advancing economic theory related to statistics and mathematics. More information about the society can be found on its official website and LinkedIn page. A full list of all Society Fellows is available here.
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco supports diverse district economies through regional engagement and represents the largest district among the twelve regional banks in the Federal Reserve System, according to its official website. The bank covers nine western states—Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington—as well as American Samoa, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Its mission includes advancing monetary, financial and payment systems to foster a stronger economy for Americans. Mary C. Daly serves as president and chief executive officer.
Jordà’s election highlights ongoing efforts by staff at the San Francisco Fed to contribute meaningfully to economic research while supporting both national goals such as maximum employment and price stability.
