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Potential Implications of Announced Tariffs for Monetary Policy

Recent announcements mean no monetary policy response is off the table, President Kashkari explains in his latest essay
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Pursuing an economy that works for all of us
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Gains from trade: Understanding the who, how, and when
Jeff Horwich | Senior Economics Writer
April 16, 2025
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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
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The retirement savings of immigrants in America
Erick Garcia Luna | Director, Regional Outreach
April 14, 2025
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Saving for retirement in America
Lisa Camner McKay | Senior Writer, Institute
April 14, 2025
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Credit supply, housing demand, and rising home prices
Kenneth Cowles | Research Associate, Institute
April 14, 2025
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Interview with Kosali Simon: How health economics can help people get back to school, work, and family
Jeff Horwich | Senior Economics Writer
April 14, 2025
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Federal contract consolidation: Help or hindrance for Native entity enterprises?
Jacqui Baldwin-LeClair | Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Indian Country Development Ava LaPlante | Research Assistant, Center for Indian Country Development
April 9, 2025
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College enrollments increased in fall 2024 despite recent challenges
Haley Chinander | Writer/Analyst
April 3, 2025
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Insights from a decade of economic research in Indian Country
Casey Lozar | Vice President, Director of Center for Indian Country Development Caryn Mohr | Senior Writer, Community Development and Engagement Ryan Nunn | Assistant Vice President, Community Development and Engagement
April 3, 2025
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Jeff Horwich

Jeff HorwichSenior Economics Writer

Recent Article

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

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

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Vanessa Palmer

Vanessa PalmerData Director, Center for Indian Country Development

Recent Article

New data showcase the breadth of tribally owned businesses

A multiyear compilation effort by the Center for Indian Country Development paints a first picture

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