Macroeconomics and Monetary Policy
Macroeconomic and monetary policy economists research national and international economic issues to help policymakers make informed policy decisions.
Banking and Financial Markets
Banking and financial economists research the implications of changes in the financial system for resource allocation, macroeconomic performance and financial stability.
Regional and Community Research
Regional and community economists focus on the Tenth District’s major industries including agriculture, energy and manufacturing; labor and resource markets; and urban, rural, and low- and moderate-income communities.
Payment Research and Strategies
Payments system economists and specialists research current trends and new developments in payments and their implications for public policy.
Research Associates
The Economic Research Department seeks talented individuals with strong backgrounds in economics, statistics, and mathematics for Research Associate (RA) positions. These are excellent positions for someone who is passionate about research and considering a Ph.D. in economics. As an RA, you can develop technical skills, such as programming and working in a High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment. In addition, you are exposed to a broad range of topics, such as monetary policy, labor economics, and international trade. At the Kansas City Fed, RAs are matched to economists based on interest and skill sets, which provides opportunities for RAs to work closely with Ph.D. economists and get invaluable research experience. Most RAs stay with the department for two to three years, at which point many return to graduate school or pursue other opportunities.
Research Support Services (RSS)
Research Support Services (RSS) staff research topics, methodologies, and techniques that support data or computationally intensive research in economics.