Research
Our research staff conducts innovative research on monetary policy, the payments system, and regional and community issues.
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The Missing Tail Risk in Option Prices
Investors in the oil market consistently underestimate the likelihood of very low oil prices.
Why Has Monetary Policy Tightening Not Cooled the Labor Market Enough to Quell Inflation?
Why Has Monetary Policy Tightening Not Cooled the Labor Market Enough to Quell Inflation?
What Consumer Surveys Say about the Design of a U.S. CBDC for Retail Payments
In the United States, potential retail CBDC users seek dependability, convenience, and security.
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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.
Speeches
Kansas City Fed President Esther George and economists travel around the Tenth District to speak to diverse audiences.
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.