Kartik Athreya
About Kartik Athreya
Kartik Athreya serves as the Director of Research and Head of the Research & Statistics Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. His research primarily examines the connections between household investments in human capital and stock market investments, as well as the risks linked to college enrollment and household financial distress.
Current Position at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Kartik Athreya serves as the Director of Research and Head of the Research & Statistics Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He has held this position since 2024. In this role, he oversees research initiatives and statistical analysis that inform monetary policy and economic understanding.
Previous Experience at Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Prior to his current role, Athreya worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond in various capacities. He was Group Vice President, Microeconomics and Research Communications from 2012 to 2015. He then served as Senior Vice President and Director of Research from 2015 to 2016, followed by Executive Vice President and Director of Research from 2016 to 2024. His tenure at the Richmond branch spanned over a decade.
Educational Background in Economics
Kartik Athreya has a strong academic background in economics. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Iowa State University. He furthered his education at the University of Iowa, where he achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics, completing his studies in 2000.
Research Focus and Interests
Athreya's research primarily focuses on the intersection of household investments in human capital and stock market investments. He aims to assess the risks associated with college enrollment and its implications for educational attainment and inequality. His work also includes analyzing household financial distress and debt repayment decisions.