William R. Emmons is the lead economist with the Center for Household Financial Stability at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, where he also serves as AVP. His areas of focus at the Center include household balance sheets and their relationship to the broader economy. He also speaks and writes frequently on banking, financial markets, financial regulation, housing, the economy, and other topics. His work has been highlighted in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and on PBS NewsHour, Bloomberg News, and other national programs.