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Phila Fed Research @PhilFedResearch

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia conducts research on numerous topics and disseminates this research through publications, releases, and conferences.

Joined June 2009
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Jun 10
What truly drives a home’s selling price? A new #ResearchInFocus uncovers the forces — like neighborhood amenities and school quality — that shape housing markets nationwide, and explains how these "felt but unseen" factors are incorporated into the price. bit.ly/4uw3Cez
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#CallForPapers: We are seeking submissions of empirical or theoretical research for the 2026 Conference on Real-Time Data, Analysis, Methods, and Applications. Submission deadline: June 15. Learn more. bit.ly/4tqIHcj
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Advanced Ph.D. candidates: apply to the 2026 Philadelphia Fed Mentoring & Advancing PhDs program. Four opportunities to visit the Philly Fed ahead of key conferences, present your work, and connect with mentors. Deadlines: June 15 and July 30. bit.ly/4ffOZYB
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Researchers: We are seeking submissions of current work for the Sixth Biennial Conference on Auto Lending. Topics include underwriting, auto asset-backed securities, consumer outcomes, EV collateral risk, fintech, AI, and more. Submit your paper by July 15.bit.ly/4ut27Ox
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Does economic research lag behind real-world events? An analysis of phrases used across 280,000 papers suggests it's more timely than you might think — though "cutting-edge" papers face surprising barriers. Learn more in the latest #EconomicInsights. bit.ly/4ulSZeQ
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Researchers working on real-time economic analysis are invited to submit papers, both empirical and theoretical, for presentation at the 2026 Conference on Real-Time Data, Analysis, Methods, and Applications. Submission deadline: June 15. Details -> bit.ly/4tqIHcj
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Applications are open for the 2026 Philadelphia Fed Mentoring & Advancing PhDs program. Advanced Ph.D. students can present research and engage with our research community ahead of key conferences. Deadlines: June 15 and July 30. Learn more. bit.ly/4ffOZYB
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The Philadelphia Fed and @CAAI_Booth are cohosting a conference that brings together leading researchers working at the intersection of machine learning and the social sciences. We welcome submissions of papers on related topics. Learn more. bit.ly/43fWtn1
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The Sixth Biennial Conference on Auto Lending is now accepting submissions of academic research on a wide range of topics, including auto finance, credit risk, vehicle markets, fintech, AI and machine learning, EVs, and more. Submission deadline: July 15. bit.ly/4ut27Ox
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Announcing the 2026 Philadelphia Fed Mentoring & Advancing PhDs program — a unique opportunity for interaction, feedback, and mentoring for advanced Ph.D. candidates. Four opportunities to join us ahead of key conferences. Learn more and apply today. bit.ly/4ffOZYB
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We invite submissions of papers on real-time monitoring and forecasting, machine learning for real-time macroeconomics, probabilistic forecasts, innovative datasets and methods, and other relevant topics. Submission deadline: June 15. bit.ly/4tqIHcj #CallForPapers
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Why didn’t banks lean on their bond portfolios to help absorb risk in 2022–2023? This new #ResearchInFocus explores how rising interest rates pushed securities underwater — and why banks made only limited adjustments despite mounting pressure. bit.ly/3QQ3msE
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Quantum computers may one day break today’s encryption — but banks can stay ahead of the risks. New quantum-resistant standards are paving the way for a safer, future-proof public key infrastructure. Fabio Sanches explains what this means for data security.bit.ly/4sosiV0
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Apr 21
Replying to @PhilFedResearch
@PhilFedResearch has posted two positions that experienced PhD economists in academia, central banks, or policy institutes might find interesting: Senior Policy Advisor and Director of the Real Time Data Center. Come join us in Philly! Links below
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New Working Paper: Quality Adjustment in Industry Deflators Strengthens Estimated Innovation–Productivity Relationships. bit.ly/3QvJfzB

Quality Adjustment in Industry Deflators Strengthens Estimated Innovation–Productivity Relationships

WP 26-22 – Industry output deflators often miss quality improvements. For these industries, measured productivity growth is understated. Correcting for this strengthens the estimated link between...

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Philadelphia Fed economists study how the transition to remote schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic affected parental labor supply, with a focus on the role played by telework and nonparental childcare. Read more in the latest #ResearchInFocus. bit.ly/4tyOsox
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Philadelphia Fed@philadelphiafed
Apr 7
New Working Paper: Why Is Manufacturing Productivity Growth So Low? bit.ly/4dZr2UP

Why Is Manufacturing Productivity Growth So Low?

WP 26-19 – This paper argues that mismeasured price indexes account for much of the apparent weakness in U.S. manufacturing productivity. Adjusting for quality improvements raises annual productivity...

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Nonbank financial institutions have grown rapidly over the past two decades. Banks lending to these institutions has grown along the way. Andrew Conroy and Pablo D'Erasmo explore what this means for banks and the economy in a two-part series. bit.ly/485YTaN
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Philadelphia Fed@philadelphiafed
Mar 26
New Working Paper: Building Credit Histories. bit.ly/47oeGBJ

Building Credit Histories

WP 26-17 – If a credit history is necessary to get credit, and credit is needed to build a credit history, where does this leave new borrowers? This paper explores how lenders may look beyond...

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Phila Fed Research retweeted
Philadelphia Fed@philadelphiafed
Mar 25
Explore how different policy rules could shape the U.S. economy. Use our new Monetary Policy Benchmarks tool to compare projections for key economic indicators like GDP growth, inflation, unemployment, and interest rates. bit.ly/3PAq5Ip
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