Research
Our research staff conducts innovative research on monetary policy, the payments system, and regional and community issues.
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Why Haven’t Recent Rate Increases Slowed the Economy More?
Low private-lending spreads may explain why borrowers haven’t been deterred by rate hikes.
Does Risk-Taking Increase or Decrease with Higher Interest Rates?
Interest rates can affect borrowers’ risk-taking indirectly by changing their demand for credit and volume of investment.
Agricultural Economic Summit Highlights Growing Connection Between Agriculture and Energy
Industry experts expect the energy sector to greatly influence ag and commodity markets in the decade ahead.
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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.