Profile
Dr. Kan Chen is a Senior Economist at BBVA Research USA. His research fields include monetary economics, international economics, and big data analysis.
He produces research reports in these fields, and develops and maintains econometric models for various regional and industry analysis.
Before joining BBVA Research in 2015, he worked for the International Monetary Fund as an econometric modeler on both econometric and macroeconomic models.
He earned a Ph.D.
in Economics from Vanderbilt University in 2013, and bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Mathematics from Peking University in China in 2005.
Kan Chen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
BBVA Research USA
 BBVA Research USA Investment ManagersFinance BBVA Research USA is the US investment research arm of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA. The firm is located in Houston, Texas. BBVA Research USA focuses on analysis of the US economy and Federal Reserve monetary policy. In macroeconomic analysis, the team creates models and forecasts for growth, inflation and monetary policy. They pay special attention to the regional outlook and sector analysis, including the real estate market, the financial system and its regulation. Noteworthy publications include FED Watch, which follows Federal Reserve policy, and 'US Economic Watch', which provides in-depth analysis on a number of economic subjects. BBVA Research USA analyzes themes such as credit, unemployment, public finances and local economies, with special emphasis on the Sunbelt states where BBVA has operations. | Economist | 01/03/2015 |
Former positions of Kan Chen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| International Monetary Fund | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Kan Chen
| Vanderbilt University | Doctorate Degree |
| Peking University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 2 |
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BBVA Research USA
BBVA Research USA Investment ManagersFinance BBVA Research USA is the US investment research arm of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA. The firm is located in Houston, Texas. BBVA Research USA focuses on analysis of the US economy and Federal Reserve monetary policy. In macroeconomic analysis, the team creates models and forecasts for growth, inflation and monetary policy. They pay special attention to the regional outlook and sector analysis, including the real estate market, the financial system and its regulation. Noteworthy publications include FED Watch, which follows Federal Reserve policy, and 'US Economic Watch', which provides in-depth analysis on a number of economic subjects. BBVA Research USA analyzes themes such as credit, unemployment, public finances and local economies, with special emphasis on the Sunbelt states where BBVA has operations. | Finance |
| International Monetary Fund | Government |
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