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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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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.

Economists

Robert Schnorbus

Robert Schnorbus managed the Richmond-based staff of the Research Department's Regional Economics division at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond from August 2009 to November 2012.

Bank Publications

Economic Brief, October 2011, No. 11-10

Fifth District Manufacturing and the Recession: An Analysis of Subsector Performance

Robert Schnorbus and Judy Cox

Economic Brief, December 2010, No. 10-12

The Service Sector and the "Great Recession"

Robert Schnorbus and Aileen Watson

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Economists

Robert Schnorbus

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