Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Lucas C. is a Senior Economic Analyst at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, where analytical support and thought leadership are provided to guide the Monetary Policy Committee's policy decisions. Prior to this role, Lucas served as a Modelling Analyst at The Treasury, contributing to the Living Standards Framework and conducting research using national databases. Experience as a Research Analyst in the Chief Economist Unit at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment involved enhancing micro-economic and business strategies for New Zealand. Additional roles include a Data Science Internship at Powerco, a Teaching Assistant and Research Scholar in Statistics at the University of Auckland, and a Market Research Intern at the Heavy Engineering Research Association. Lucas holds a Master's degree in Economics from Victoria University of Wellington and multiple degrees from the University of Auckland in Statistics and Pharmacology.