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Policy Hub

Policy Hub provides two forums that draw on the expertise of Atlanta Fed economists and researchers to address issues of broad policy interest: Macroblog and Policy Hub Papers.

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In December 2020, our Real Estate Research blog and Notes from the Vault column became part of Policy Hub.

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Policy Hub: Macroblog

Policy Hub: Macroblog provides concise commentary and analysis on economic topics by staff economists and analysts for a broad audience.

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Policy Hub Papers

Policy Hub Papers feature more detailed analyses of economic topics by staff economists and researchers for both academic and nonacademic audiences.

Mar 22, 2022

The Impact of the Pandemic on US Businesses: New Results from the Annual Business Survey

Recent data show that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was not spread evenly across firms. New research in Policy Hub finds that minority-owned firms' expectations for business operations in 2022 were less optimistic than businesses not owned by minorities.

Jun 30, 2021

Marketization of Home Production and Gender Gaps in Working Hours

Gender gaps in working hours vary widely across countries. This Policy Hub article looks at the source of cross-country differences and what kind of policies can reduce the gap in working hours between women and men.

Jun 22, 2021

Racial Differences in Mortgage Refinancing, Distress, and Housing Wealth Accumulation during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated racial disparities in U.S. mortgage markets. In this Policy Hub article, the authors document persistent differences in refinances, nonpayments, and the ability to catch up on missed payments. These disparities could worsen the already large gap in home ownership rates across racial and ethnic groups.

Feb 17, 2021

Will COVID-19 Erase Black Workers' Labor Market Gains?

In recent years, Black workers have made solid gains in the U.S. labor market, but COVID-19 threatens to undo some of the progress. This Policy Hub article looks at the pandemic's uneven impact on workers.

Jun 12, 2020

Mismatch of Jobs and People: Do Migration Constraints Put Racial Minorities at a Disadvantage?

This Policy Hub article examines the role that a reluctance or inability to relocate plays in the geographic mismatch of jobs and workers, noting a greater mismatch among racial minorities.