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Focusing on Race in Community Development
Many well-intentioned policies meant to lift communities of color have had the opposite effect, perpetuating disparities along racial lines. Could an explicit focus on race in community development help distribute opportunity more equitably?
Economic Letter
A Review of the Fed’s Unconventional Monetary Policy
Short-term rates were constrained near zero for much of the past decade. The Fed, to achieve its macroeconomic goals, was impelled to use two unconventional monetary policy tools: forward guidance and quantitative easing. These tools likely strengthened the economic recovery and helped return inflation to the Fed’s target—although their full impact remains uncertain.
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
Annual Fed report shows more transactions made in-person with cash than debit or credit
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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