Rob Grunewald
Associate Economist
Rob Grunewald conducts regional economic research and co-authors the Minneapolis Fed’s “Beige Book” report on current economic conditions. He also writes articles on the regional economy and other economics and banking issues for the fedgazette and The Region, two periodicals published by the Minneapolis Fed. Grunewald regularly speaks to business, community and school groups about the Federal Reserve and the regional economy. He co-authored “Early Childhood Development: Economic Development with a High Public Return” (January 2003), an economic policy paper, which has been featured in the media, legislative hearings, and seminars throughout the United States.
Grunewald serves on the board of directors for the Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency, Resources for Child Caring, the advisory board for First Children’s Finance Growth Fund and as secretary for the Minnesota Economic Association.
Grunewald holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and religion from St. Olaf College and a master’s degree in applied economics from the University of Minnesota.
Recent Work/Updates
May 2013 - fedgazette
February 2013 - fedgazette
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January 2013 - fedgazette
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July 2012 - fedgazette
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May 2012 - fedgazette
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December 2011 - fedgazette
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Minneapolis, MN 55401