Econ Focus
Econ Focus is the economics magazine of the Richmond Fed. This publication covers economic issues affecting the Fifth Federal Reserve District and the nation.
Economic Research
Featured
Article
Changing Recruiting Practices and Methods in the Tight Labor Market
September 2022, No. 22-36
Data suggest that labor market tightness has meant an increased number of open jobs per unemployed worker and heightened employer recruiting effort per vacancy.
Economic Brief
Based on staff economists’ research, this non-technical series of articles covers current economic issues and trends every month.
Working Papers
Papers written by Richmond Fed economists representing work prepared for later publication or presentation to professional meetings.
Regional Matters
Regional Matters examines local, regional and national data that matter to the Fifth District economy and our communities.
Macro Minute
Our Macro Minute blog explores the numbers behind the headlines on the national economy.
Speaking of the Economy
Learn about the issues that the Richmond Fed is exploring in this podcast. Hear from economists and other experts from our Bank and beyond.
Marvin Goodfriend: Economist and Central Banker
Publication
Honoring Marvin Goodfriend
Essays related to Marvin and his work:
Marvin's research and policy papers:
Podcast
The Legacy of Marvin Goodfriend
Alex Wolman and Robert King reflect on the life and legacy of Marvin Goodfriend. Throughout his career, Goodfriend wrote a number of influential papers on monetary policy and played a key role in the development of the Richmond Fed's Research Department.
Marvin Goodfriend Author Page
Explore a collection of Goodfriend's research here. Goodfriend (1950-2019) was a senior vice president and policy advisor in the Research Department from 1993-2005 and director of research from 1993-1999.
Impact of Immigration, June 2022
Economic Brief outlines the research presented at this CORE Week conference.
Marvin S. Goodfriend, May 2022
Economic Brief summarizes research presented during this CORE Week conference.
Govt. Programs and their Effects, March 2022
Economic Brief recaps papers presented at this CORE Week conference.
Monetary Economics, December 2021
Economic Brief summarizes research presented at this CORE Week conference.
The CFO Survey
Duke University and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta conduct this quarterly survey to gather insights from financial decision makers on their outlook.
Fifth District Survey of Manufacturing Activity
This monthly survey is sent to contacts whose firm type, firm size and location collectively match the profile of overall manufacturing in the Fifth District.
Fifth District Survey of Service Sector Activity
This monthly survey is sent to retail, wholesale, and services firms that are selected for participation according to their type of business, location, and firm size.
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