Board of Governers of Federal Reserve System

There's a group of seven angry men. And yes, at least they all used to be angry men, not women.

They dictate policy via the manner in which federal actions can shake up the economy when it's cool and tamp it down when it's getting too hot. Being on the board here is pretty much the most prestigious board an economist can "win."

And it has its perks: a free steak dinner every quarter.