Elena O
- Research Program Mentor
PhD candidate at University of California Berkeley (UC Berkeley)
Expertise
Macroeconomics, monetary policy (contemporary and historical) , economic history, econometrics
Bio
Elena Ojeda is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Economics at the University of California Berkeley. Her research spans the fields of macroeconomics, economic history and labor economics. Prior to starting her doctoral studies, she worked as a Research Associate at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Outside of work, Elena can be found gardening and learning about native California plants. She enjoys reading and listening to audiobooks and is always looking for book recommendations.Project ideas
U.S. Monetary and Fiscal Policy Responses during Recessions and Depressions
This project will explore macroeconomic business cycles (booms and busts) and fiscal and monetary policy responses in the United States since the creation of the Federal Reserve System in 1913. Topics of focus can include the Great Depression and the New Deal; the post-World War II period; the Great Moderation; Great Recession; and the Covid-19 Recession. Student will explore and analyze U.S. macroeconomic data (employment, gross domestic product, etc), Federal Reserve Federal Open Market Committee statements, and fiscal policies to understand the challenges in conducting monetary and fiscal policies to respond to business cycle dynamics. Potential student outcomes can include a research paper, case study, or poster presentation.