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.

An Approach to Predicting Regional Labor Market Effects of Economic Shocks: The COVID-19 Pandemic in New England An Approach to Predicting Regional Labor Market Effects of Economic Shocks: The COVID-19 Pandemic in New England
The Great Leverage 2.0? A Tale of Different Indicators of Corporate Leverage The Great Leverage 2.0? A Tale of Different Indicators of Corporate Leverage
Predicting Recessions Using the Yield Curve: The Role of the Stance of Monetary Policy Predicting Recessions Using the Yield Curve: The Role of the Stance of Monetary Policy
Financial Market Implications of the Trade War between the United States and China Financial Market Implications of the Trade War between the United States and China
Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: Is Rhode Island Different, and Why? Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: Is Rhode Island Different, and Why?
Stress Testing Effects on Portfolio Similarities Among Large US Banks Stress Testing Effects on Portfolio Similarities Among Large US Banks