Bruce Baker

Bruce Baker has extensive work experience in the field of economics. Bruce started their career as an Economist at the Bureau of Economic Analysis in 1978, where they were responsible for operating the Quarterly Econometric Model and conducting monthly forecasts. Bruce then moved on to the Office of Management and Budget in 1983, where they designed and built a long-term budget forecasting model and contributed to the Administration's official economic forecasts. In 1993, Bruce joined the New Zealand Treasury as a Senior Analyst, where they produced official forecasts of individual income tax and authored revenue chapters in the Budget. Bruce later became a Branch Chief at the Bureau of Economic Analysis in 1998, leading the preparation of National Income and Product Accounts for the state and local government sector and directing research into new estimation methods. Bruce has consistently demonstrated expertise in economic analysis, forecasting, and policy evaluation throughout their career.

Bruce Baker completed their BA in Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 1974 to 1976. Later, from 1982 to 1985, they pursued their MBA with a focus on Finance at The George Washington University.