Monetary Policy & Economic Research

Perspectives on the national and New England economies that inform the Federal Reserve’s policymaking

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Now Hiring - Research Assistant positions for Summer 2019

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Boston Fed economists suggest a new model for periodically evaluating monetary policy

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September 7, 2018
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Boston Fed's 62nd Economic Conference

Asks, "What are the consequences of long spells of low interest rates?"

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What We Do

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Monetary Policy

Our research economists provide forecasts, analysis, research, and informed perspectives to our Bank President and Board of Directors to support them in their deliberations on the nation’s monetary policymaking.

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Economic Research

Key areas of focus include; Macroeconomics/Monetary Policy, Financial Stability, and Regional Studies.

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Regional Outreach

We monitor the region's economy in real time and exchange ideas with local business and labor leaders, governments, organizations, and consumers and contribute to policy discussions with policymakers in New England.

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Centers & Groups

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New England Public Policy Center

The Boston Fed’s New England Public Policy Center promotes better public policy in New England by conducting and disseminating objective, high-quality research and analysis of strategically identified regional economic and policy issues.

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Consumer Payments Research Center

The Consumer Payments Research Center was closed on May 31, 2018. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s research department has assumed ownership of the CPRC data program. Click on the heading for details and new URLs.

Publications & Data

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Research Department Working Papers

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Research Department Working Papers

Papers presenting empirical and/or theoretical research by Boston Fed economists on topics in macro and monetary economics, finance, public policy, and other fields

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Current Policy Perspectives

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Current Policy Perspectives

Reports by Boston Fed economists and researchers that provide policymakers and the public with economic analysis of issues at the regional, federal, or global level

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New England Economic Indicators

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New England Economic Indicators

A data resource assembled by the Boston Fed’s New England Public Policy Center that provides current and historical economic data for each of the region’s six states, its large metropolitan areas, New England as a whole, and the United States
The Dollar During the Global Recession: US Monetary Policy and the Exorbitant Duty

2018 Series • 18–10

Research Department Working Papers

The Dollar During the Global Recession: US Monetary Policy and the Exorbitant Duty

by Vania Stavrakeva and Jenny Tang

Testimony: Massachusetts and Regional Economic Conditions - December 2018

2018

New England Economic Updates

Testimony: Massachusetts and Regional Economic Conditions - December 2018

by Bo Zhao

The New England Labor Market: Recent Improvements, Remaining Challenges - December 2018

2018

New England Economic Updates

The New England Labor Market: Recent Improvements, Remaining Challenges - December 2018

by Mary A. Burke

Intrinsic Expectations Persistence: Evidence from Professional and Household Survey Expectations

2018 Series • 18–9

Research Department Working Papers

Intrinsic Expectations Persistence: Evidence from Professional and Household Survey Expectations

by Jeffrey C. Fuhrer

Should the Fed Regularly Evaluate Its Monetary Policy Framework?

2018 Series • 18–8

Research Department Working Papers

Should the Fed Regularly Evaluate Its Monetary Policy Framework?

by Jeffrey C. Fuhrer, Giovanni P. Olivei, Eric S. Rosengren, and Geoffrey M.B. Tootell

Economic Outlook for Greater Boston and New England - November 2018

2018

New England Economic Updates

Economic Outlook for Greater Boston and New England - November 2018

by Mary A. Burke

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Events

Upcoming

January 22, 2019

New England Study Group

"Take Two! SAT Retaking and College Enrollment Gaps"

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September 7–8, 2018

Economic Research Conference Series

What Are the Consequences of Long Spells of Low Interest Rates?

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October 13–14, 2017

Economic Research Conference Series

Are Rules Made to be Broken? Discretion and Monetary Policy

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New England Study Group

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NEPPC Conferences
October 1–3, 2018

System Committee on Regional Analysis
October 14–15, 2016

Economic Research Conference Series

The Elusive "Great" Recovery: Causes and Implications for Future Business Cycle Dynamics
November 21–22, 2013

System Committee on Macroeconomics
June 14, 2013

Business Opportunities In Community Development Lending : Maine

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