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Our focus

We conduct world-class research to inform and inspire policymakers and the public. We also produce economic research and provide high-impact analysis and advice to Bank leaders on monetary policy and other strategic initiatives.

Research and Economic Analysis

The Research Division has a long history of producing top-tier academic research on a range of long-term issues broadly related to the policy mission of the Federal Reserve System. We have a historic partnership with the University of Minnesota that has helped produce six Nobel Laureates. Our community is comprised of more than 100 policy economists, research analysts and assistants, consultants, and visiting scholars from around the world.

Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute

The Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute was established in January 2017. It's dedicated to conducting research to measure, analyze, and make recommendations to improve the economic well-being of all Americans. The Institute has three core areas:

Robust Visiting Scholar Program to build a strong community of researchers
Conference series that answers big questions
Broader community outreach and serve as hub for community groups, policymakers, policy analysts, and academics

Featured Research (RA co-authors in bold)

"Is wage growth sustainable? Evidence from real wage growth across groups" Ken Cowles, Jeff Horwich, and Abigail Wozniak

"Economic Implications of the Climate Provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act" Neil Mehrotra with John Bistline and Catherine Wolfram, Brookings Papers on Economic Activity 54(1).

“Granular Income Inequality and Mobility Using IDDA: Exploring Patterns across Race and Ethnicity” Natalie Gubbay, Illenin Kondo, and Abbie Wozniak with Brandon Hawkins, Kevin Rinz, and John Voorheis

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