Econ Focus is the economics magazine of the Richmond Fed. This publication covers economic issues affecting the Fifth Federal Reserve District and the nation.
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Third Quarter 2025
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Marvin Goodfriend: Economist and Central Banker
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Essays related to Marvin and his work:
- Personal Reflections
- Perspectives on Policy and Research Contributions
- Full collection in PDF format
Marvin's research and policy papers:
Marvin Goodfriend's legacy:
Podcast
Alex Wolman and Robert King reflect on the life and legacy of Marvin Goodfriend. Throughout his career, Goodfriend wrote a number of influential papers on monetary policy and played a key role in the development of the Richmond Fed's Research Department.
Explore a collection of Goodfriend's research here. Goodfriend (1950-2019) was a senior vice president and policy advisor in the Research Department from 1993-2005 and director of research from 1993-1999.
December 2022
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September 2022
Duke University and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta conduct this quarterly survey to gather insights from financial decision makers on their outlook.
This monthly survey is sent to contacts whose firm type, firm size and location collectively match the profile of overall manufacturing in the Fifth District.
This monthly survey is sent to retail, wholesale, and services firms that are selected for participation according to their type of business, location, and firm size.