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Jason Vargo

Areas of Expertise:

Economic Development

Jason Vargo, PhD, MPH

Senior Researcher

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco


Jason Vargo is a senior researcher in Community Engagement and Analysis at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. In this role, he conducts research on the economic experiences of lower-income communities and informs community development stakeholders on promising practices related to economic opportunity. In particular, Jason focuses on understanding the role of environmental hazards on regional economies and financial and household wellbeing.

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