Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

In recent papers, Minneapolis Fed economists advance economic theory of trade and tariffs

Read more »

Pursuing an economy that works for all of us

A peaceful and calm midwestern river with the words

Increasing uncertainty in a resilient economy

Erick Garcia Luna | Director, Regional Outreach

May 12, 2025

Article

Portraits of presenters Luna and Chinander beside an image of a construction worker climbing into excavation equipment

Regional Economic Conditions: Construction

Erick Garcia Luna | Director, Regional Outreach Haley Chinander | Writer/Analyst

Event on May 28, 2025

Event

In a brightly lit residential kitchen that is partially stripped down to the studs, a drywall installer with his back to the camera uses a cordless drill to attach a drywall panel to the ceiling joists. He wears a long-sleeve, maroon-colored shirt and is using his left hand to brace the panel in place as he holds the drill in his right hand.

Roofs, repairs, and rodents: How housing quality has climbed in the Twin Cities

Erik Hembre | Senior Economist, Community Development and Engagement

April 29, 2025

Article

Research Director Andrea Raffo on trade policy uncertainty, tariffs, and the flight from U.S. assets

Jeff Horwich | Senior Economics Writer

April 24, 2025

Article

Neel Kashkari Q&A at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Summit

Neel Kashkari | President and CEO

Speech on April 22, 2025

Speech

Recipe for “cheapflation”? Household liquidity, consumer choices, and firm pricing

Jeff Horwich | Senior Economics Writer Simon Mongey | Principal Research Economist

April 21, 2025

Article

Regional Economic Conditions: Ag Credit

Joe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach

Event on May 16, 2025

Event

A ship loaded with shipping containers is transporting goods overseas beside a photo of a woman shopping at a clothing store

Gains from trade: Understanding the who, how, and when

Jeff Horwich | Senior Economics Writer

April 16, 2025

Article

Inside an industrial building, a male worker wearing a black welding hood, navy blue long-sleeve shirt, and protective gloves bends over the edge of a metal table and welds with a small torch. The seal of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians is visible on the side of the hood. Various machines and a large, vertical, translucent yellow screen or safety shield are visible in the background.

New data showcase the breadth of tribally owned businesses

Ava LaPlante | Research Assistant, Center for Indian Country Development Elijah Moreno | Cornell University Vanessa Palmer | Data Director, Center for Indian Country Development

April 15, 2025

Article

We explore policy topics that are important to economic prosperity across our region.

People standing inline intertwined with a graph representing inflation

Employment & Labor Markets

Occupational segregation left workers of color especially vulnerable to COVID-19 job losses, key image

Region & Community

Agricultural outlook improves on good harvests, federal aid key image

Housing key image

Collage image featuring a Native mother and child on the right side and a drum circle on the left

We advance the economic self-determination and prosperity of Native nations and Indigenous communities through actionable data and research that inform public policy discussions.

Collage image with a female researcher taking notes on the left side and an academic building image on the right

The mission of the Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute is to conduct and promote research that will increase economic opportunity and inclusive growth.

Economic Research

ECONOMIC RESEARCH

We produce world-class economic research and provide high-impact analysis and advice to Bank leaders on monetary policy and other strategic initiatives.

Economists » Staff Reports » Working Papers »

Michou Kokodoko

Michou KokodokoSenior Policy Analyst, Community Development and Engagement

Recent Research

Mapping the Native CDFI Industry: Insights from a New Survey

Read More

Jeff Horwich

Jeff HorwichSenior Economics Writer

Recent Article

Research Director Andrea Raffo on trade policy uncertainty, tariffs, and the flight from U.S. assets

Minneapolis Fed economists update models, monitor Ninth District businesses amid unprecedented conditions

Read More