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Research
Who We Are
Our Economists
Starting a career in economics
Many economists started their careers as research analysts (RAs). RAs work alongside PhD economists and learn the ins and outs of creating economic research, develop marketable skills, and build human capital.
Publications
Economic Commentaries
Economic Commentaries provide analysis of relevant economic issues and are written for an informed but nonspecialist audience.
Working Papers
Working Papers are preliminary versions of technical papers containing results and discussions of current research. Written for eventual publication in professional economics journals.
Research tools and resources
Indicators and Data
The Cleveland Fed maintains a broad range of indicators and datasets that are available for download, including median CPI, median PCE inflation, inflation expectations, yield curve and GDP growth, and simple monetary policy rules.
Additional Research Resources
Cleveland Fed economists occasionally update data and results associated with their research. These experimental data series and model outputs are separate from the Cleveland Fed’s official indicators and data releases.
Fed Small Business
Fed Small Business features small business research and analysis by the 12 Reserve Banks of the Federal Reserve System, including the national Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS) and related data, reports, and partner opportunities.
Events
Inflation: Drivers and Dynamics
The Cleveland Fed’s Center for Inflation Research and the European Central Bank host an annual conference bringing together researchers from academia, central banks, and other policy institutions to present research findings related to inflation.
Financial Stability Conference
The Cleveland Fed and the Office of Financial Research host an annual conference focused on financial stability issues for academics, practitioners, regulators, and policymakers.
Conversations on Central Banking
With the Center for Inflation Research, the Cleveland Fed hosts conversations on central banking that focus on inflation and monetary policy.
FedTalk
The FedTalk series brings the Cleveland Fed together with industry experts, local businesses, community organizations, policymakers, and engaged citizens to discuss issues affecting the communities and people we serve.
Economic Scholars Program
A free event allows undergraduate economic students to share their work, participate in an economic research conference, network with peers, and discover future opportunities.
Research groups
Center for Inflation Research
The Cleveland Fed’s Center for Inflation Research is the hub for “all things inflation,” providing a combination of research, analyses and data, background and commentary, and an annual conference series dedicated to inflation.
Program on Economic Inclusion
Our Program on Economic Inclusion (PEI) offers a variety of resources to understand the obstacles to economic inclusion and racial equity in the region we serve, as well as what approaches are promising for removing those obstacles.
Regional Data, Analysis, and Engagement
Explore economic trends and the circumstances impacting the economy and diverse communities of the Federal Reserve’s Fourth District, which includes all of Ohio, western Pennsylvania, eastern Kentucky, and the northern panhandle of West Virginia.
Community Development
Supporting low- and moderate-income communities in the Fourth District is a cornerstone of our mission at the Cleveland Fed. Find out how our Community Development team is promoting access to good jobs, housing, and credit for the residents within our district.
Small Business Credit Survey
The Small Business Credit Survey is a national sample of small businesses, or firms with fewer than 500 employees, aimed at providing insight into firms' financing and debt needs and experiences. Analysis of this dataset is issued through a series of reports.