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What We Do

The Atlanta Fed is committed to fostering a sound financial system and a healthy economy. We do this in large part through our banking supervision and lending work, community and economic development, economic education, economic research, and financial services.

Banking Supervision and Lending

The Federal Reserve is one of three federal agencies that carry out banking supervision.

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Community and Economic Development

The Bank works to improve the economic mobility and resilience of low- and moderate-income communities.

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Economic Education

We help equip educators with the skills and tools to teach economics, personal finance, and college and career readiness.

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Economic Research

The Atlanta Fed’s Research focuses on every aspect of the economy, from labor markets to forecasting models.​

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Financial Services

The Federal Reserve provides secure, resilient, best-in-class payment services that are the bedrock of our nation's economy.

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