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We’re one of 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks working together with the Board of Governors to support a healthy economy. Our job is to serve the American public — to serve you. And our mission is to foster economic stability and strength.

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We conduct research to support policymaking and thought leadership on issues important to the Federal Reserve and the Fifth District. We also inform the public through our data and economic analysis, publications, presentations and educational resources.

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We work with community partners to identify and address economic challenges and opportunities in low- and moderate-income communities in the Fifth District.

Richmond Fed at a Glance

March 2019

Cover Story

Barkin: Moving the Needle in Rural Communities

Bank President Tom Barkin spoke at the Virginia Governor’s Conference on Agricultural Trade about four approaches for significantly improving labor market outcomes in rural communities.

Features

Understanding the Rural-Urban Dichotomy

Our researchers take a look at how we define rural and urban communities and the nature of the economic disparities across our large, diverse Fifth Federal Reserve District.

Here Every Month Is Financial Literacy Month!

While April is Financial Literacy Month, our Economic Education team works year-round with regional partners to boost economic knowledge and personal finance skills for all ages.