The research department conducts long- and short-term analysis on issues primarily related to bank regulation and supervision with the objective of encouraging welfare-enhancing regulatory change. The division\u2019s economists conduct academic-level research intended for presentation at conferences and publication in peer-reviewed journals. The economists and research analysts also regularly engage in shorter-horizon research, often on breaking developments, typically for publication in BPI\u2019s blog. In addition, the division also conducts analysis in support of BPI\u2019s advocacy efforts. The division sponsors academic conferences and less formal gatherings including an annual conference on bank regulation with Columbia University frequent ad hoc symposiums\u2014often on market developments\u2014with market participants, academics, and officials from the public sector. The division\u2019s four economists each have extensive experience working on the economic analysis of bank regulatory and supervisory issues including between them 94 years of experience in the Federal Reserve System.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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