# Chicago Fed Names Gadi Barlevy Director of Research

**Published:** 2026-05-14T21:29:00.000Z  
**Topic:** Banking  
**Sentiment:** neutral  
**Publisher:** TrendWatcher — https://www.trendwatcher.in/article/0634f878-476e-4ec8-a760-8da0c88b16b5

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has appointed Gadi Barlevy as its new director of research, effective June 1, to lead the bank's economic policy efforts.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago named Gadi Barlevy as its new executive vice president and director of research, effective June 1 [1]. Barlevy, a long-time senior economist and advisor at the bank, will step into the role following a comprehensive search to replace Anna Paulson, who left the position last year to become president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia [2].

Barlevy has been a fixture at the Chicago Fed for more than two decades, having joined the institution in 2003 after serving as an assistant professor of economics at Northwestern University [1]. Throughout his tenure, he has focused his research on labor economics, business cycles, and asset bubbles [3]. He also served as an advisor to current Chicago Fed president and CEO Austan Goolsbee, who praised Barlevy’s influence on the bank’s research department and broader policy work [1].

Beyond his internal responsibilities, Barlevy maintains a significant academic profile. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and has published extensively in journals such as the *American Economic Review* and the *Journal of Monetary Economics* [2]. He is also the author of *Asset Bubbles and Macroeconomic Policy*, published by MIT Press last year, and serves as a research fellow at the IZA Research Institute [1]. His editorial experience includes roles at *Theoretical Economics* and the *Review of Economic Dynamics* [3].

The appointment places a veteran researcher at the helm of the Seventh Federal Reserve District’s economic division. The Chicago Fed plays a critical role in the Federal Reserve System by contributing to the formulation of national monetary policy and supervising financial institutions across Iowa and parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin [2].

As Barlevy transitions into this executive role, the focus remains on how his specific expertise in asset bubbles and labor markets will shape the bank's research agenda during a period of shifting economic conditions. Whether his leadership will signal a shift in the Chicago Fed's approach to macroeconomic policy or a continuation of its established research traditions remains to be seen.

## Sources
1. Chicagofed — [Chicago Fed Names Economist Gadi Barlevy Director of Research](https://www.chicagofed.org/publications/news/2026/chicago-fed-names-economist-gadi-barlevy-director-of-research)
2. Prairiestatewire — [Chicago Fed appoints Gadi Barlevy as director of research](https://prairiestatewire.com/chicago-fed-appoints-gadi-barlevy-as-director-of-research/)
3. Cepr — [Gadi Barlevy | CEPR](https://cepr.org/about/people/gadi-barlevy)
4. Europesays — [Chicago Fed Names Economist Gadi Barlevy Director of Research](https://www.europesays.com/us/797717/)

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