Research Conferences

Latest Conferences

State Business Tax Incentives: Examining Evidence of their Effectiveness
December 3, 2009

After the Fall: Re-Evaluating Supervisory, Regulatory, and Monetary Policy
October 21-23, 2009

Conference Series

Economic Research Conference Series (1969 to present)
Gatherings of distinguished individuals from universities, government, business and finance to discuss important issues affecting economic policy, held by the Research Department since 1969

New England Public Policy Center (NEPPC) Conferences (2005 to present)
Conferences and events hosted or sponsored by the Boston Fed's New England Public Policy Center

New England Study Group (NESG)
Seminar series hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s Research Department, held from September to June

The Future of Life-Cycle Saving and Investing (2006 to present)
Series that brings together academic researchers, expert practitioners, and public-sector policymakers to explore what the modern science of life-cycle finance implies for households, businesses, and government (co-sponsored by Boston University)

Conference Materials (agenda, webcasts, summaries)
October 22-24, 2008

Conference Materials (agenda, webcasts, summaries)
October 26-29, 2006

Other Conferences

Implications of Behavioral Economics for Economic Policy
September 27-28, 2007

This conference discussed the implications of behavioral economics for macroeconomic policy, with special attention to the regulatory and monetary policy responsibilities of central banks.
Conference Proceedings: Policymaking Insights from Behavioral Economics

 

Casino Development: How Would Casinos Affect New England's Economy?
June 1, 1995

While interest in the issue of the economic effects of casino development is intense, relevant empirical evidence is scant. For this reason, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston held a one-day Symposium on Casino Development on June 1, 1995, bringing together experts from academia, government, Native American nations, and the gaming industry.
Conference Report

 

The Ongoing Revolution in Health Care: What It Means for the New England Economy
May 3, 1994

This one-day conference brought together members of the academic, medical, government, and corporate communities to exchange information and present a balanced look at the impact of health care reform on the New England economy.
Conference Report