Remarks at the Conference in Memory of John Leahy
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Susan M. Collins
October 9, 2026
University of Michigan
Conference in Memory of John Leahy
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President & CEO Susan M. Collins paid tribute to the late economist John Leahy at a memorial conference sponsored by the University of Michigan’s Department of Economics and Ford School of Public Policy, and the New York University Department of Economics.
Drawing on their decades-long professional relationship, Collins reflected on Leahy’s generosity as a colleague and mentor, as well as his influential research. She highlighted how his work helped bridge economic theory and policymaking, shaping how economists and central bankers understand the complexities of the economy.
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About the Authors
Susan M. Collins
Susan M. Collins is President & Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
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