Monetary Policy & Economic Research

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

April 13, 2018

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Top takeaways from President Rosengren's April 13 speech

Presents optimistic outlook for the economy, but highlights important risks

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Latest New England Economic Indicators report shows continued economic growth in Q4 2017

Payroll employment increased, home prices rose, inflation remained modest

Boston Federal Reserve Bsnk of Boston paper that examines the link between monetary policy and house-price appreciation written by By Daniel H. Cooper, María José Luengo-Prado, and Giovanni P. Olivei.

A regional perspective of monetary policy and housing prices

New paper examines link between monetary policy and house-price appreciation

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What We Do

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.

Consumer Payments Research Center

The Consumer Payments Research Center conducts survey, econometric and theoretical research on consumer payments in order to contribute to public policy that maximizes the welfare of all members of the economy.