Research
Our research staff conducts innovative research on monetary policy, the payments system, and regional and community issues.
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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.
Labor Market Shocks and Monetary Policy
Worker mobility played a key role in shaping inflation dynamics during the Great Recession and COVID-19 recoveries.
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Publications
Economic Bulletin
Timely, accessible snapshots of the Kansas City Fed's latest economic findings.
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.
Charting the Economy
New economic data with insight from our research staff.
Research Staff
Meet our research staff, including Kansas City Fed economists, research associates, regional research associates and visiting scholars.
Recent Speeches
- The Outlook for the Economy and Monetary Policy |
- U.S. and Oklahoma Economic Outlook - Bixby Metro Chamber of Commerce |
- U.S. and Oklahoma Economic Outlook - Commercial Real Estate Council |
- The Importance of Prices and Price Stability |
- US Economic Conditions and Macro Outlook - World Trade Council of Wichita |
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.