Eric Rosengren
Eric Rosengren is the former President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, one of the 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks in the United States. With over 35 years of experience at the Boston Fed, Rosengren is recognized as a leading expert on financial markets, banking supervision, and macroeconomic policy. During his tenure, he held senior positions in both research and bank supervision, ultimately leading the Boston Fed’s work in economic research and analysis, financial stability, banking oversight, community economic development, and a wide range of payments, technology, and financial initiatives. He also served on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) during some of the most turbulent periods in recent history, including the Global Financial Crisis (2008–2009) and the COVID-19 pandemic, providing critical insights on monetary policy and market stability. Currently, Rosengren is a Visiting Scholar at MIT Sloan School of Management and a Visiting Professor at Asia School of Business, where he continues to share his expertise on monetary policy, financial regulation, and global economic trends with students and professionals worldwide.
Eric Rosengren Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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President and Chief Executive Officer
Academic History
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Ph.D., Economics
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M.S., Economics
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B.A., Economics, Summa Cum Laude
Eric Rosengren was appointed President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston in 2007, where he implemented a rigorous data-driven approach to analyzing both the regional and national economy.
His research and policy positions emphasize the Fed’s dual mandate, focusing on labor market outcomes and price stability while closely examining financial stability issues and their impact on the real economy.
During his tenure, Rosengren led initiatives to expand the Boston Fed’s outreach and community impact, including hosting foreclosure-prevention workshops for New England residents during the Great Recession and running competitions for postindustrial communities to foster cross-sector collaboration, improve economic outcomes, and support low- and moderate-income residents.
His research consistently bridges the gap between financial system risks and the real Main Street economy, with publications covering macroeconomics, international banking, bank supervision, and risk management.
MEDIA PRESENCE & PUBLICATIONS
Rosengren has authored over 100 articles and papers on economics and finance, published in top academic journals.
He is regularly cited in leading publications on topics including monetary policy, macroeconomics, bank supervision, and financial risk management.
He frequently appears in the media, including CNBC, Bloomberg, NPR, and is regularly quoted in major news outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, and Financial Times, providing authoritative insights on financial markets, monetary policy, and economic trends.