Research
Our research staff conducts innovative research on monetary policy, the payments system, and regional and community issues.
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Market Structure of Core Banking Services Providers
Three core providers dominate the market for core banking systems, which may affect banks’ ability to offer new services.
Downtown Office Use Has Declined, but Some Metropolitan Areas Are Faring Better than Others
Although hybrid working has lowered office attendance, demand for office space in some downtowns remains strong.
Financial Literacy, Risk Tolerance, and Cryptocurrency Ownership in the United States
Cryptocurrency transactors tend to have lower financial literacy and risk tolerance than crypto investors.
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Publications
Economic Bulletin
Timely, accessible snapshots of the Kansas City Fed's latest economic findings.
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.
Charting the Economy
New economic data with insight from our research staff.
Research Staff
Meet our research staff, including Kansas City Fed economists, research associates, regional research associates and visiting scholars.
Recent Speeches
- U.S. and Oklahoma Economic Outlook - Logan County Economic Development Council |
- U.S. and Oklahoma Economic Outlook - OKC Association of Professional Landmen |
- Guideposts for a New Central Banker |
- Resilience of the U.S. Economy |
- National Economic Conditions and A Local Outlook - Colorado Economic Forecast |
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.