Research
Our research staff conducts innovative research on monetary policy, the payments system, and regional and community issues.
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Latest Research
Consumer Debt Is High, but Consumers Seem to Have Room to Run
Debt-to-income measures are historically low, suggesting consumers may be able to take on more debt without stressing finances.
As Earned Wage Access Grows, Oversight Tries to Catch Up
The growing popularity of earned wage access services has raised concerns for consumers, with some states beginning to respond.
The Role of Core Banking Services Providers in Facilitating Instant Payments
Depository institutions rely on core services providers for support in key areas to implement instant payments.
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Publications
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.
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 - University of Tulsa Conference of Accountants |
- U.S. and Oklahoma Economic Outlook - OKC Society of CPAs |
- U.S. and Oklahoma Economic Outlook - Oklahoma Bankers Association Convention |
- The Outlook for the Economy and Monetary Policy |
- U.S. and Oklahoma Economic Outlook - OKC Petroleum Accountants Society |
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.