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Esther L. George
President and Chief Executive Officer
Esther L. George is president and CEO of the Kansas City Fed and the Tenth District's representative at the FOMC.
Read her latest speech, "PDFOpening Remarks and Introduction at Racism and the Economy: Focus on the Economics Profession."
Are Contactless Payments Finally Poised for Adoption?
Two types of contactless payments, near-field communication (NFC) and quick response (QR) code, have seen a boost from the...
Farm Lending Remains Muted in Early 2021
Farm loan demand remained muted at commercial banks in the first quarter of 2021.
Tenth District Energy Activity Continued to Increase Moderately
First quarter energy survey results revealed that Tenth District energy activity continued to increase moderately. Activity...
The Evolving Link between Oil Prices and U.S. Consumer Spending
Oil price swings are less likely to yield major changes in consumption, even among lower-income households.
Events
The Emergency Broadband Benefit: What your clients need to know
– , CDTYou’re invited to a free webinar on the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a $3.2 billion program designed to help cover the cost of internet subscriptions for low-income households and those affected financially by the pandemic.
Evening with the Fed Webinar Series 2021
– , CDT ZoomHow has COVID-19 impacted employment and future wages? Join the discussion to receive up-to-date insights, trends and classroom resources from senior economists across the Federal Reserve System.
2021 Agricultural Symposium: The Roots of Agricultural Productivity Growth
Multi-day event, – WebcastThe 2021 Agricultural Symposium will explore the key drivers of the persistent growth in agricultural productivity, linkages to other industries, and environmental considerations.
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Our Money Museums
Though the Kansas City and Denver Money Museums are currently closed to all visitors, you can still check out our online experiences.
Let Us Put Our Money Together: The Founding of America's First Black Banks
This virtual exhibit tells the story of Black Americans' struggles to access credit and the nation's banking system, leading to the establishment of the nation's first Black-owned and operated banks.