Forefront

Forefront, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s showcase of policy ideas, is devoted to critical economic, community development, and banking issues facing the Fourth Federal Reserve District and the nation. Published quarterly, Forefront breaks down complex central banking topics and offers a unique perspective to better inform readers of the many roles of the Federal Reserve.

Spring | Summer 2017
Vol. 8, No. 1

It’s goodbye to print, not goodbye to you. ( PDF )

Winter 2016 | 2017
Vol. 7, No. 4

As Branches Decline, How Do Bankers Continue to Comply with the CRA? ( PDF )

Fall 2016
Vol. 7, No. 3

Rosie the Refiner? Two Manufacturing Industries’ Rising District Importance ( PDF )

Summer 2016
Vol. 7, No. 2

Change is Afoot in Eastern Kentucky ( PDF )

Spring 2016
Vol. 7, No. 1

State of Employment: Are Fourth District Labor Markets Tight? (  PDF )

Winter 2015 | 2016
Vol. 6, No. 3

Three Trends Influencing the Region’s Growth ( PDF   )

Summer 2015
Vol. 6, No. 2

The Why of Weak Wages ( PDF )

Spring 2015
Vol. 6, No. 1

Stronger Pipelines, Lessened Uncertainty, and Investing in Fun ( PDF )

Fall 2014
Vol. 5, No. 2

The Things Our Neighbors Care About ( PDF )

Winter 2013 | 2014
Vol. 5, No. 1

Healthy Banks, Common Traits ( PDF )

Fall 2013
Vol. 4, No. 2

The Dry, Wonky, and Utterly Essential World of Financial Stability Analysis ( PDF )

Spring 2013
Vol. 4, No. 1

Past Performance - Future Results ( PDF )

Fall 2012
Vol. 3, No. 3

Experiments in Education: What’s Working in Your Town? ( PDF )

Summer 2012
Vol. 3, No. 2

Rebuilding Communities ( PDF )

Spring 2012
Vol. 3, No. 1

Public Finances: Shining Light on a Dark Corner ( PDF )

Fall 2011
Vol. 2, No. 3

Generation Recession ( PDF )

Spring 2011
Vol. 2, No. 2

The Inflation Issue ( PDF )

Winter 2011
Vol. 2, No. 1

The Future of Financial Market Regulation ( PDF )

Fall 2010
Vol. 1, No. 3

The Economic Importance of Being Educated ( PDF )

Spring 2010
Vol. 1, No. 2

A Proposal: Using the CRA to Fight Vacancy and Abandonment ( PDF )

Winter 2009 | 2010
Vol. 1, No. 1

Making Financial Markets Safer for Consumers ( PDF )