Research

While we have a broad research agenda, the Richmond Fed focuses on these key areas of economic study:

This series of essays articulates the Richmond Fed's views on issues of particular importance to the Fifth District and the national economy, and their policy implications:

Regional Economy

Regional Surveys of Business Activity

Aug. 24, 2017 | Survey

Carolinas Survey of Business Activity

Business Conditions in the Carolinas Softened Somewhat in August but Remained Positive

Aug. 24, 2017 | Survey

Maryland Survey of Business Activity

Business Activity Softened in Maryland in August, but Firms Remained Generally Positive

Reports

Sept. 1, 2017

Fifth District Economic Indicators

Our latest regional economic data, updated monthly.

Regional Matters

Aug. 24, 2017 | Publication

The Opioid Epidemic

States in the Fifth Federal Reserve District struggle with the opioid epidemic that continues to plague the nation. In fact, one state in the Fifth District—West Virginia—has some of the highest rates of drug use and opioid overdose deaths in the country.

July 28, 2017 | Publication

Business Dynamics in the Fifth District

The dynamics of firm creation and exit are an important engine of economic growth. Researchers have noted that there has been a slowing in business dynamics in the United States in recent decades. Is the same true for the Fifth District and our jurisdictions?

National Economy