John D. Worth is the Chief Economist of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). The Office of the Chief Economist is focused on monitoring macro and micro risks, undertaking actionable research into credit union performance, and using economic tools and analysis to support policy development. Prior to joining NCUA, Dr. Worth spent nearly a decade at the U.S. Treasury. At Treasury, Dr. Worth’s office oversaw policy development and research on entitlements, health care, private pensions, housing issues and financial crisis response. Dr. Worth has also working as a consultant for Welch Consulting and the RAND Corporation. Dr. Worth holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Southern California.