Research
Our research staff conducts innovative research on monetary policy, the payments system, and regional and community issues.
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Economic Benefits and Social Costs of Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Economic benefits of legal recreational marijuana are broadly distributed, while costs are more concentrated among individuals.
Comparing Measures of Rental Prices Can Inform Monetary Policy
The Zillow rental price index leads the official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rental dataset by about six to 10 months.
Labor Constraints and Strong Demand Are Driving Robust Food Services Inflation
Inflation for food services has outpaced inflation for other services due to labor shortages and a fast rebound in spending.
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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.