Dr. Kartik B. Athreya

Dr. Kartik B. Athreya is the Director of Research and Head of the Research and Statistics Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. An accomplished macroeconomist with over two decades of experience within the Federal Reserve System, his work focuses on consumer finance, with particular emphasis on household financial distress, credit markets, and loan repayment behavior. Through his leadership and research, Dr. Athreya has contributed significantly to the understanding of how financial systems impact households and the broader economy, offering valuable insights into the challenges and dynamics shaping modern economic life.