Neil Kapoor
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What are you doing now?
I am a research analyst at the New York Fed working on topics like capital markets and financial intermediation.
How did you hear about the At-Large Fellows program and what inspired you to apply?
I saw a posting about CSPC through a college bulletin, and after looking into the program, I knew I had to apply for the Fellowship. I wanted to hear from our country's leaders in Washington on a range of pressing issues, but I also wanted to meet other civic-minded young people interested in a variety of fields. Additionally, I felt it was a unique opportunity to present my research on banking and learn more about what the policy implications could be.
What is your favorite memory from the Fellowship?
My favorite memory was the poster presentation at the historic venue in DC. Not only was it an iconic location, it was great to meet CSPC alumni and learn about the research that my peers had conducted.
How has the Fellowship supported your academic or career goals?
The Fellowship was my first conference experience, and the impressive program convinced me that I wanted to pursue research in economics and finance. It also instilled in me the incredible real-world impact of policy. Hearing from Tarun Chhabra about curbing financial institutions' access to the SWIFT system was partly how I became interested in the effects of financial technology on the economy.
If you could have any job, what would it be?
An economist at a top research institution.