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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Covered the story behind the Numbers -- where numbers come from, how they're used and how they're abused -- in a weekly news column. Critically examined the methodologies and weaknesses of survey data, Census data, administrative data, big data, and artificial intelligence.

Covered international economic trends, international relations and international financial institutions, including as the lead reporter covering the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Beginning in 2018, coverage focused on the U.S-China trade war, tariff policy, trade negotiations, and beginning in 2020 the global supply chain crisis.

Washington, Dc

Covered the U.S. economy, especially stories about how Federal Reserve and U.S. Treasury policy affect the U.S. economy. Beginning in 2015, also managed the Wall Street Journal's Survey of Economists.

Federal Reserve and U.S. economy reporter for Bloomberg. Extensively trained on Bloomberg Terminal functions.

Covered the global financial crisis, Great Recession, and financial rescue programs for Forbes.com and Forbes Magazine.

Began career as night news aide and Washington Post intern before becoming a staff writer on the breaking news desk.