Speeches

President Tom Barkin discusses how firms can optimize the hybrid work environment.

Inflation hasn’t been a hot topic for decades. Now that it’s back, it’s clear consumers and businesses dislike it. Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin discusses why and how the Fed is working to contain it.

Research Director Kartik Athreya discussed economic disparities and the implications for households, researchers and policymakers.

President Tom Barkin explores the conditions we may face once we navigate through the current inflation storm.

President Tom Barkin discusses pools of funding available to small towns, the barriers these communities face in accessing funding, and explores potential solutions to these barriers.

President Tom Barkin discusses how the Federal Reserve is working to contain inflation and reflects on the post-pandemic era economy.

President Tom Barkin discusses how the labor shortage story differs across key segments of the economy.

President Tom Barkin discusses critical investments to support rural economic development.

President Tom Barkin reflects on lessons learned last year and looks forward at what this year could look like for the U.S. economy.

Richmond Fed Research Director Kartik Athreya spoke about the links between investing in child care and women’s labor force participation.