Research
Our research staff conducts innovative research on monetary policy, the payments system, and regional and community issues.
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Post-Pandemic Labor Shortages Have Limited the Effect of Monetary Policy on the Labor Market
Many employers are holding on to workers and hiring less-skilled workers due to severe labor shortages.
Failure of SVB Reduced Local Consumer Spending but Had Limited Effect on Aggregate Spending
While the failure of Silicon Valley Bank dampened consumer spending in some counties, aggregate spending remained resilient.
The Controversial Business of Cash-to-Crypto Bitcoin ATMs
The Bitcoin ATM industry continues to grow in the United States amid concerns about illegal or financially predatory behavior.
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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.
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.