Real-time survey to provide timelier labor market data in era of COVID-19
An effective economic policy response to the rapidly evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis requires timely and accurate information on its impact. To help reduce the information gap, we introduce the Real-Time Population Survey.
May 15, 2020
Research Events
Global Perspectives with Eric Johnson and Robert S. Kaplan
This special edition of Global Perspectives featured Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Dallas Fed President Robert S. Kaplan. The livestreamed event on May 14 was presented in partnership with local PBS affiliate KERA.
May 14, 2020
Shock, grief and opportunity: the emotional roller coaster of COVID-19 in the small business community
Given that small businesses employ nearly half of all private sector workers, their struggles directly impact both the well-being of workers and the broader economy.
May 12, 2020
Labor economy at greater risk in Texas than U.S. during COVID-19 crisis
The coronavirus crisis could more adversely affect the Texas economy than the U.S. economy due to the state’s relatively large share of at-risk jobs, a review of data suggests.
May 12, 2020
Texas economic activity sharply falls in wake of COVID-19
Virus containment measures have prompted unprecedented declines in demand and triggered mass layoffs, shaking business and consumer confidence.
May 07, 2020
Private forecasters’ COVID-19 global growth outlook takes shape
Private forecasters have anticipated since April 2 that the economy would contract for two consecutive quarters, marking a global recession unlike any seen in peacetime.
May 05, 2020
Global Perspectives: Tom Hoenig on the costs of COVID-19, modern monetary theory and Fed leadership
Hoenig and Dallas Fed President Rob Kaplan discussed Hoenig’s views on the costs of the current crisis, potential solutions and the elements of effective leadership at the Fed.
April 28, 2020
Connecting communities during COVID-19: a quick guide to broadband solutions for local governments
Directives for social distancing and stay-at-home orders have made access to broadband an urgent necessity for families as they struggle to stay connected with schooling, jobs, health care, government assistance and more.
April 20, 2020
Monetary policy in time of pandemic
Some monetary policy strategies have greater potential than others to mitigate pandemic-related financial strains.
April 16, 2020
Emerging-market eeconomies face COVID-19 and a 'sudden stop' in capital flows
A rise in global risk at a time of investor risk aversion led to a rapid flight from emerging-market assets.
April 14, 2020