Quantifying the Recent Immigration Surge: Evidence from Work-permit Applications
Immigration’s effect on US employment
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Informing the Federal Reserve’s policymaking
Monetary Policy Discussions 
Forecasts, analysis, research and informed perspectives that support monetary policymaking
What We Do
Monetary Policy
Our research economists provide forecasts, analysis, research and informed perspectives to support our Bank President and Board of Directors in monetary policymaking.
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Economic Research
We conduct rigorous academic research to enrich our understanding of the regional, national, and international economies and to contribute to monetary policy discussions.
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Regional Outreach & Research
We monitor the region’s economy and exchange ideas with local business and labor leaders, governments, organizations, and consumers. Research by our New England Public Policy Center contributes to policy discussions in New England.
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Centers & Groups
New England Public Policy Center
The Boston Fed’s New England Public Policy Center promotes better public policy in New England by conducting and disseminating objective, high-quality research and analysis of strategically identified regional economic and policy issues.
Publications & Data
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On a limited basis, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston provides speakers on topics including the purposes and functions of the Federal Reserve System, banking issues, regional and national economic conditions, community development lending and efforts, and economic and financial education. Bank employees can speak to non-profit, professional, business and civic groups. Some examples include academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and civic or trade associations.
