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The Division of Research and Statistics
Financial Studies

The Financial Studies section conducts policy analysis and theoretical and applied microeconomic research on issues pertaining to commercial banking, financial markets, and consumer finances. This work supports the Board's supervision and regulation activities in the areas of safety and soundness, fair lending and consumer protection) and, more broadly, macroeconomic analysis and the implementation of monetary policy. In connection with these responsibilities, the section also administers the triennial Survey of Consumer Finances.

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Last update: August 11, 2008