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Preparing workers for an uncertain AI future

As more businesses use the technology, Ninth District states are looking for ways to help with training

Pursuing an economy that works for all of us

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2026 Institute Research Conference
Event on October 8, 2026
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Our Policy Work & Initiatives

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

Inflation
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Employment & Labor Markets
Occupational segregation left workers of color especially vulnerable to COVID-19 job losses, key image
Region & Community
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Housing
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Center for Indian Country Development
We advance the economic self-determination and prosperity of Native nations and Indigenous communities through actionable data and research that inform public policy discussions.
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Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute
The mission of the Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute is to conduct and promote research that will increase economic opportunity and inclusive growth.

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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.

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Featured Authors

Ben Horowitz

Ben HorowitzSenior Policy Analyst, Community Development and Engagement

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Recent Article

Minneapolis 2040 Plan indicators point to stable rents, stalled development

Changes to land use policies appear insufficient to drive new housing production in a challenging development environment

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Jeff Horwich

Jeff HorwichSenior Economics Writer

Recent Article

Why has the U.S. economy been resilient to the largest increase in tariffs since the Great Depression?

A look at “Tariffs, Investment, and the Missing Trade Collapse”

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