Abeer Reza

Biography

Degrees from Carleton: MA and PhD in Economics

Current role:  Principal Economist, Bank of Canada

Length of time in this role: 2 years +

Snapshot of your work duties: 

My department provides timely analysis of current and prospective economic developments in foreign countries and their implications for Canada. This task is often aided by a suite of models used for structural macro-policy analysis and forecasting the global economy. Part of my job is to develop, maintain, and provide user-training for such a suite of models. The remainder of my job is to expand the Bank’s understanding of the fundamental workings of the global macro-economy, and conduct long-term publishable research on issues relevant to Central Banking in a global economy.

Current work projects:

At any time, I will find myself working on several projects ranging from immediate policy analysis to long-term publishable research. Currently, I am working on a note using simulations from our structural models to analyze the impact of US policy on the remainder of the world and Canada. I am also working on two long-term research projects: one aimed at enhancing the profession’s understanding of the effect of alternative monetary policy frameworks, and another aimed at understanding the effect of exchange rate changes on Canada’s exports.

Learn more:

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