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About Us
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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Economic Research
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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- Special Reports: Economic Impact of COVID-19
Banking & Supervision
We help ensure our financial system is operating safely and effectively, and we help support secure and efficient methods to transfer your funds through our financial system.
Education
We work with teachers, students and the public to enhance understanding of economics, personal finance and the Federal Reserve.

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

Economic Brief

December 2012, No. 12-12

November 2012, No. 12-11

Jonathon Lecznar, Jessie Romero and Pierre-Daniel G. Sarte

October 2012, No. 12-10

David A. Price and Zhu Wang

September 2012, No. 12-09

Betty Joyce Nash, Sabrina R. Pellerin and John R. Walter

August 2012, No. 12-08

Thomas A. Lubik and Karl Rhodes

July 2012, No. 12-07

June 2012, No. 12-06

Marianna Kudlyak and David A. Price

May 2012, No. 12-05

Tammie Hoy, Jessie Romero and Kimberly Zeuli

April 2012, No. 12-04

March 2012, No. 12-03

Eliana Balla, Morgan J. Rose and Jessie Romero

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