Real-world spending and saving behaviors of couples and families are more complex than existing economic models suggest. A new model from Andrew Hertzberg accounts for this difference and what it means for household finances. #ResearchInFocus bit.ly/4jzOR8q
U.S. manufacturing may be more productive than official stats suggest. Recent research shows quality improvements in durable goods are boosting productivity beyond what traditional measures capture. Read more in our latest #ResearchInFocus. bit.ly/4hcsrc3
Why do some credit card holders get a bump in their credit limit after opening a second card — and what does that say about their creditworthiness? Our latest #ResearchInFocus explores how lenders interpret information about emerging borrowers. bit.ly/3SF9FAA
New Working Paper: How Do Large, Sophisticated Cryptocurrency Trades Impact Broader DeFi Market Dynamics? bit.ly/4ygWdlr
Revised Working Paper: The Bronx is Burning: Urban Disinvestment Effects of Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plans. bit.ly/4gGDfh3
Two Philadelphia Fed economists examine credit card market borrower behavior and its impact on credit terms, usage, and default rates and study the policy implications. Read more in our latest #ResearchInFocus. bit.ly/46oEjRN
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New Working Paper: An Auditable AI Agent Loop for Empirical Economics: A Case Study in Forecast Combination. bit.ly/4qH5KzS
Who wins when banks must share your data? Open banking promises more choices and innovation but also raises important questions about privacy and financial stability. Learn how proposed new rules could reshape the future of finance. bit.ly/3Semxx6 #EconomicInsights
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Who wins when banks must share your data? Open banking promises more choices and innovation but also raises important questions about privacy and financial stability. Learn how proposed new rules could reshape the future of finance. bit.ly/3Semxx6 #EconomicInsights
We're seeking academic research on trends shaping the auto finance ecosystem — from credit risk to EVs to fintech and AI applications in lending. Submit your work by August 28 for consideration. Selected authors will be invited to present in person. bit.ly/4ut27Ox
The submission deadline for the Sixth Biennial Conference on Auto Lending has been extended. Share current research on lending trends, risk modeling, consumer finance, vehicle markets, and other relevant topics by August 28. Learn more. bit.ly/4ut27Ox
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New Working Paper: Spreading Out Across Expanding Idea Space. bit.ly/4w2k1I5
New Working Paper: ForeComp: An R Package for Comparing Predictive Accuracy Using Fixed-Smoothing Asymptotics. bit.ly/4wxZsVf
By measuring the economic effects of labor migration patterns, two economists reveal the unexpected: Remote jobs, and the relocations they stimulate, can reduce welfare inequality. Read the latest #ResearchInFocus to learn more. bit.ly/3TGbfC9
The July 30 application deadline is approaching for the 2026 Philadelphia Fed Mentoring & Advancing PhDs program opportunities. Present your work, get feedback, network, and engage with the Philadelphia Fed research community. Apply now: bit.ly/4ffOZYB
Advanced Ph.D. candidates: There is still time to apply to the Philadelphia Fed Mentoring & Advancing PhDs program for fall research visits. Opportunities tied to major macro conferences close July 30. Learn more: bit.ly/4ffOZYB
Reminder: Applications for the Philadelphia Fed Mentoring & Advancing PhDs program opportunities are due July 30. Advanced Ph.D. students looking to strengthen your research, expand your network, and get feedback are encouraged to apply. bit.ly/4ffOZYB
For recession forecasting, better warning signals can matter as much as model complexity. A new #ResearchInFocus shows that aggregating simple “at-risk” binary warning signals can often rival, and sometimes outperform, more complex ML approaches. bit.ly/4aC5M53
We’re seeking academic research on trends shaping the auto finance ecosystem — from credit risk to EVs to fintech and AI applications in lending. Submit your work by July 15 for consideration. Selected authors will be invited to present in person. bit.ly/4ut27Ox
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We invite research paper submissions for an upcoming conference on #MachineLearning and #Economics cohosted by the Philadelphia Fed and @CAAI_Booth. Submission details -> bit.ly/43fWtn1
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