Current Policy Perspectives

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Research Department Current Policy Perspectives are 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.

The Main Street Lending Program The Main Street Lending Program
How Did the MSLP Borrowers Fare Before and During COVID-19? How Did the MSLP Borrowers Fare Before and During COVID-19?
A New Look at Racial Disparities Using a More Comprehensive Wealth Measure A New Look at Racial Disparities Using a More Comprehensive Wealth Measure
The Drivers of Inflation Dynamics during the Pandemic: (Early) Evidence from Disaggregated Consumption Data The Drivers of Inflation Dynamics during the Pandemic: (Early) Evidence from Disaggregated Consumption Data
Racial Differences in Mortgage Refinancing, Distress, and Housing Wealth Accumulation during COVID-19 Racial Differences in Mortgage Refinancing, Distress, and Housing Wealth Accumulation during COVID-19
A Helping Hand to Main Street Where and When It Was Needed A Helping Hand to Main Street Where and When It Was Needed