Research
Our research staff conducts innovative research on monetary policy, the payments system, and regional and community issues.
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Latest Research
Federal Government Outlays Remain Historically Elevated, Spurred by Robust Transfers
An increasing share of federal government outlays has shifted to individuals in the form of transfers over time.
Combating Authorized Push Payment Scams in Fast Payment Systems
Fast payment system operators and financial institutions can adopt measures to help mitigate APP scams.
Creative Destruction and the Reallocation of Capital in Rural and Urban Areas
The higher rate of entries and exits among food manufacturing firms in urban versus rural areas has increased over time.
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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
- US and Colorado Economic Conditions |
- U.S. and Oklahoma Economic Outlook - Oklahoma City Commercial Developers Association |
- Longer-term Considerations for Growth and Monetary Policy, Remarks by Jeff Schmid |
- November U.S. Agricultural Economic Update |
- Longer-term Considerations for Growth and Monetary Policy, Opening Remarks |
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.