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Aerial view on FUJIFILM Biotechnologies manufacturing plant being constructed.

As pharmaceutical manufacturers look to bring production back to the United States, the Fifth District is attracting billions of dollars in cutting-edge life sciences investments.

Eccles building

Central bank independence, both legal and operational, delivers both lower inflation and reduced price volatility.

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Through initiatives like Invest in What's Next, the Richmond Fed supports a healthy job market by helping students make informed decisions about future work and education pathways.

Applying for a loan

Does a spouse increase the amount they work when their spouse loses income? Recent research provides new evidence of this added worker effect.

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