Research
Our research staff conducts innovative research on monetary policy, the payments system, and regional and community issues.
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Foreign-Born Women Have Driven the Recent Increase in Prime-Age Women in the Labor Force
The labor force of prime-age (25 to 54) women has rebounded since the pandemic, driven by foreign-born women.
Observations from the Retail CBDCs of the Caribbean
The retail CBDCs launched in the Caribbean are not yet widely used but may offer insight on rCBDC adoption.
Not Bullish: U.S. Cattle Herds Hung Up on Higher Interest Expenses
Higher interest expenses on cattle are constraining producers’ ability to restock herds and challenging profitability.
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Economic Review
A quarterly research publication with articles on macroeconomics and monetary policy and regional and international economics.
Payments System Research Briefings
Briefings cover a range of topics, including payments methods and developments in payments networks.
Research Working Papers
Working papers cover a wide range of economic topics, including monetary policy, payment methods, banking and more.
Research Staff
Meet our research staff, including Kansas City Fed economists, research associates, regional research associates and visiting scholars.
Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City hosts dozens of central bankers, policymakers, academics and economists from around the world at its annual economic policy symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.