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What Is Racial Equity?
Find out how racial equity is different from racial equality, and why working towards a more equitable society helps improve outcomes for all people.
Economic Letter
Why Aren’t U.S. Workers Working?
Labor force participation among prime-age U.S. workers has been declining for nearly 20 years, a stark contrast with rising participation in Canada. Three-fourths of the difference between the two countries can be explained by labor force attachment of women. If the U.S. could match Canada’s participation trend to Canada, it would see 5 million additional prime-age workers join the labor force.
In the News
From the President
A Strong Economy—But We Can Aim Higher
Remarks made to the Regional Economic Development for Eastern Idaho
Idaho Falls, Idaho
From the 12th District
FedViews
Adam Shapiro, research advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, stated his views on the current economy and the outlook as of November 9, 2018.
From the Board
Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District
“One thing I like about the Fed is, how you choose to grow is up to you," says Cash Product Office Audit Manager Jennifer Sanan.
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