Rebecca Patterson (economist)
Rebecca Patterson | |
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| Education | University of Florida (BA in journalism), Johns Hopkins University (MA in international economics), New York University (MBA) |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, investor |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Known for | Chair of the Council for Economic Education, former chief investment strategist at Bridgewater Associates |
Rebecca Patterson is an American economist and investor who currently leads the Council for Economic Education as its chair. She has previously held the position of chief investment strategist at Bridgewater Associates.
Education
Patterson earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida, followed by a Master of Arts in international economics from Johns Hopkins University, and completed an MBA at New York University.
Career
Beginning her career in 1990, Patterson has focused on examining the impact of political and policy developments on economic patterns and financial markets within the private sector. Her early role was as a researcher at JPMorgan's investment banking division, after which she managed the global currency and commodity trading desk for the private bank. She has also been chief investment strategist at Bridgewater Associates and held the role of chief investment officer at Bessemer Trust. Patterson holds memberships in both the Council on Foreign Relations and the Economic Club of New York.