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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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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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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

These web-exclusive essays on current economic issues and trends are based on staff economists' ongoing research and published work.

September 2020, No. 20-10

August 2020, No. 20-09

Research indicates that one promising strategy for rural development is maintaining and improving the quality of an area's public schools.

Alexander Marré, David A. Price and Anil Rupasingha

July 2020, No. 20-08

June 2020, No. 20-07

May 2020, No. 20-06

April 2020, No. 20-05

April 2020, No. 20-04

Huberto M. Ennis and David A. Price

March 2020, No. 20-03

February 2020, No. 20-02

Scott Fulford, Karl Rhodes and Felipe F. Schwartzman

January 2020, No. 20-01

Daisuke Ikeda, Toan Phan and Tim Sablik

Karl Rhodes (804) 697-8144