New study: Inheritances contribute only modestly to the wealth gap between white and Black families
Lifetime earnings, pension assets, and education levels explain most of the wealth disparity
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Perspectives on the national and New England economies that inform the Federal Reserve’s policymaking
Monetary Policy Discussions 
Forecasts, analysis, research and informed perspectives that support monetary policymaking
What We Do
Monetary Policy
Our research economists provide forecasts, analysis, research and informed perspectives to support our Bank President and Board of Directors in monetary policymaking.
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Economic Research
We conduct rigorous academic research to enrich our understanding of the regional, national, and international economies and to contribute to monetary policy discussions.
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Regional Outreach & Research
We monitor the region’s economy and exchange ideas with local business and labor leaders, governments, organizations, and consumers. Research by our New England Public Policy Center contributes to policy discussions in New England.
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On a limited basis, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston provides speakers on topics including the purposes and functions of the Federal Reserve System, banking issues, regional and national economic conditions, community development lending and efforts, and economic and financial education. Bank employees can speak to non-profit, professional, business and civic groups. Some examples include academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and civic or trade associations.
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Contact our media relations team. We connect journalists with Boston Fed economists, researchers, and leadership and a variety of other resources.