Rob Grunewald

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 sits on advisory boards for the Academy of Finance of St. Paul Public Schools, Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency and First Children’s Finance Growth Fund.

Grunewald joined the bank in 1993 and holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and religion from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn.

Rob Grunewald can be reached at 612-204-5268 or by e-mail at rob.grunewald@mpls.frb.org.