Richmond Fed researchers periodically estimate the size of the federal financial safety net - most recently in February 2013. The safety net is intended to reduce systemic risk, but it can contribute to financial instability.
While we have a broad research agenda, the Richmond Fed focuses on these key areas of economic study:
This series of essays articulates the Richmond Fed's views on issues of particular importance to the Fifth District and the national economy, and their policy implications:
Maryland Survey of Business Activity
Maryland saw a modest increase in general business conditions in April.
Carolinas Survey of Business Activity
The region's expansion steadied in April.
The lastest data on the national economy from the Richmond Fed
Demand Externalitites and Price Cap Regulation: Learning from a Two-Sided Market
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