Research
Our research staff conducts innovative research on monetary policy, the payments system, and regional and community issues.
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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.
Cash Bill Pay Services and Payment Inclusion in the United States
Cash bill pay may help further payment inclusion among consumers who prefer to use cash.
Cost of Childcare Increasingly Weighs on Labor Force Engagement
Higher childcare costs are driving some workers to disengage from the labor force.
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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
- Chartered Financial Analysts Society, Opening Remarks |
- U.S. and Nebraska Economic Update - Nebraska Independent Community Bankers |
- National Economic Outlook - Young Bank Officers of Kansas |
- Economic Update: US, OK, and Ag - Farm Credit Summer Loan Officer Conference |
- U.S. and Oklahoma Economic Outlook - Tulsa Economic Forum |
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.