Research
Our research staff conducts innovative research on monetary policy, the payments system, and regional and community issues.
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Labor Market Shocks and Monetary Policy
Worker mobility played a key role in shaping inflation dynamics during the Great Recession and COVID-19 recoveries.
Current Monetary Policy May Be Less Restrictive Than It Seems
Lowering inflation to 2 percent may require monetary policy to remain restrictive for some time.
Foreign-Born Women Have Driven the Recent Increase in Prime-Age Women in the Labor Force
The labor force of prime-age (25 to 54) women has rebounded since the pandemic, driven by foreign-born women.
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Publications
Economic Bulletin
Timely, accessible snapshots of the Kansas City Fed's latest economic findings.
Economic Review
A quarterly research publication with articles on macroeconomics and monetary policy and regional and international economics.
Payments System Research Briefings
Briefings cover a range of topics, including payments methods and developments in payments networks.
Research Working Papers
Working papers cover a wide range of economic topics, including monetary policy, payment methods, banking and more.
Charting the Economy
New economic data with insight from our research staff.
Research Staff
Meet our research staff, including Kansas City Fed economists, research associates, regional research associates and visiting scholars.
Recent Speeches
- The Importance of Prices and Price Stability Remarks |
- The Importance of Prices and Price Stability |
- US Economic Conditions and Macro Outlook - World Trade Council of Wichita |
- U.S. and Oklahoma Economic Outlook - Cameron University Banking Institute |
- Economic Outlook - Real Estate Summit Panel Introduction |
Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City hosts dozens of central bankers, policymakers, academics and economists from around the world at its annual economic policy symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.