Research
Our research staff conducts innovative research on monetary policy, the payments system, and regional and community issues.
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Drought and Cattle: Implications for Ranchers
Drought has a temporary positive effect on rancher revenues, but a negative effect on cattle herd sizes and earnings.
Understanding State and Local Government Spending over the Business Cycle
Since the mid-1980s, state and local government spending has followed a consistently procyclical pattern, declining during...
Financial Stress May Do Relatively Little to Reduce Inflation
Although financial stress can slow economic activity, it may be less effective in reducing inflation.
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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.