Daniel Aaronson

Daniel Aaronson is a Vice President and Economic Advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He also serves as head of the Microeconomic Studies Group within the research department at the Chicago Fed. He received his B.A from Washington University and his PhD from Northwestern.

Aaronson’s research focuses on issues related to labor markets and education. Some of his recent projects have looked at quantifying the competitiveness of low wage labor markets, the effect of income shocks on the spending behavior of low wage households, the impact of a very large educational intervention on Black-White skill convergence in the early 20th century, and the impact of the current baby boomer retirements on the elementary and secondary school teacher labor market. He has previously taught in the Public Administration program at the University of Illinois, Chicago.

Education Ph.D., 1996, Northwestern University

B.A., 1989, Washington University in St. Louis, Magna Cum Laude

Other Professional Experience Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 2008-present

Director of Microeconomic Studies, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 2007-present

Economic Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 2002-present

Senior Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 1999-2002

Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 1996-1999

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