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Our Research Focus

While we have a broad research agenda, the Richmond Fed focuses on these key areas of economic study:

Our Perspective

This series of essays articulates the Richmond Fed's views on issues of particular importance to the Fifth District and the national economy, and their policy implications:

Regional Economy

Regional Surveys of Business Activity

Dec. 29, 2016 | Survey

Carolinas Survey of Business Activity

Business Activity Snapped Back in December; Hiring Slowed

Dec. 29, 2016 | Survey

Maryland Survey of Business Activity

Business Activity Soft in December; Expectations for Future Conditions and Hiring Pick Up

Reports

Jan. 6, 2017 | Report

Snapshot, January 2017

Recent reports on the Fifth District economy were mostly positive, with a rise in total employment, some improvements for area businesses, and generally upbeat housing market indicators.

Regional Matters

Dec. 21, 2016 | Publication

Updated Survey on Hiring and Wages

Earlier this year, we reported the results of a special survey on hiring and wages. A similar survey was conducted in November ... the results are in.

Dec. 5, 2016 | Publication

Text Analytics: Using Survey Comments for Sentiment Analysis

The qualitative data conveyed through surveys, or gathered at roundtable meetings with business firms or our own Bank directors are very valuable pieces of information. However, summarizing and extracting meaning out of this information are very challenging tasks. So how can we make sense out of this information?

National Economy