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Resolution Process for Financial Companies that Pose Systemic Risk To the Financial System and Overall Economy
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Thomas M. Hoenig has been a strong proponent of addressing the issue of so-called "too-big-to-fail" financial firms by establishing a legal process that is consistent to firms of all sizes and holds those responsible for the firms condition accountable for its performance. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has prepared this document explaining exactly how that process could work.

Summary and Comments on Treasury Financial Stability Improvement Act Concerning Resolution Authority for 'Too Big To Fail' Institutions

The Balance of Power: The Political Fight for an Independent Central Bank
Questions are often asked about the role and relationships between the political elements of the Federal Reserve and its independence. This volume was created to provide an overview on the history of those issues.

10-J: The History of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
The Emmy-nominated documentary, "10-J: The History of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City," explores the history of the nation's central bank, the reasons Congress created its revolutionary decentralized structure and the important role that the nation's 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks play today, nearly a century after the Federal Reserve's founding. Narrated by Susie Gharib, host of PBS' "Nightly Business Report," the hour-long documentary was produced by Kansas City's PBS affiliate, KCPT. Watch the video.

Research Working Paper: Monetary-Fiscal Policy Interactions and Fiscal Stimulus
This working paper demonstrates how the impact of higher government spending depends on household's expectations of future monetary and fiscal policy. (November 6, 2009)

Low- and Moderate-Income Survey
The financial condition of low- and moderate-income (LMI) populations in the Tenth District continued to worsen in the third quarter, resulting in increased demands for services by the LMI community, according to a new Community Affairs survey. (November 6, 2009)

Payments System Research Briefing: The Benefits of Collecting and Reporting Payment Fraud Statistics for the United States
This briefing argues that publication of fraud statistics helps the payment industry to coordinate security efforts, provides useful information for policymakers, and helps to promote consumer confidence in payments. (October 30, 2009)

Manufacturing Survey
Growth in Tenth District manufacturing activity moderated somewhat in October, but producers were more optimistic about future activity. (October 29, 2009)

The Beige Book
The Tenth District economy expanded slightly in September and early October. Retail spending increased somewhat, but auto sales dropped back sharply and tourism activity slowed. (October 21, 2009).

Fifty Nifty Econ Cards
Promote a broader knowledge of economics and personal finance by using this new educational resource. Fifty Nifty Econ Cards, with the accompanying guide of activities and games, will help youth develop and increase their economic vocabulary. (October 2, 2009)

Federal Reserve System News

FOMC Statement
Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in September suggests that economic activity has continued to pick up. (November 4, 2009)

Federal Reserve announces results of auction of $25 billion in 70-day credit held on November 2, 2009
Additional information about the Term Auction Facility. (November 3, 2009)

Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP)
Find out where the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds have been distributed nationwide. This information is provided by the U.S. Treasury and compiled by The Wall Street Journal.

Federal Reserve Education
Here you can find links to instructional materials and tools that can increase your understanding of the Federal Reserve.

 


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