Econ Focus
Econ Focus is the economics magazine of the Richmond Fed. This publication covers economic issues affecting the Fifth Federal Reserve District and the nation.
Economic Research
Featured
Article
A More Comprehensive Measure of the Black-White Wealth Gap
May 2022, No. 22-17
Commonly used summary statistics for measuring the Black-White wealth gap have significant limitations. Here's a measure to help address these limitations.
Economic Brief
Based on staff economists’ research, this non-technical series of articles covers current economic issues and trends every month.
Working Papers
Papers written by Richmond Fed economists representing work prepared for later publication or presentation to professional meetings.
Regional Matters
Regional Matters examines local, regional and national data that matter to the Fifth District economy and our communities.
Macro Minute
Our Macro Minute blog explores the numbers behind the headlines on the national economy.
Speaking of the Economy
Learn about the issues that the Richmond Fed is exploring in this podcast. Hear from economists and other experts from our Bank and beyond.
Monetary Economics, December 2021
Economic Brief summarizes research presented at this conference, held during CORE Week.
Fall Research Workshop, November 2021
Economic Brief outlines the presentations by Richmond Fed, UVA and Duke economists at this event.
Spring Research Workshop, April 2021
Economic Brief summarizes research presented by Richmond Fed, UVA and Duke economists at this event.
Climate Change Economics, November 2020
Economic Brief recaps presentations from virtual conference on the economics of climate change.
The CFO Survey
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.
Fifth District Survey of Manufacturing Activity
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.
Fifth District Survey of Service Sector Activity
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.
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