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TEN magazine is a quarterly publication that highlights the Kansas City Fed's research and practices through the experiences of everyday people from around the region.

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During the U.S. recession of 1990-91, the Federal Reserve came under intense pressure from political forces seeking to influence monetary policy. This book examines the role of politics on the Federal Open Market Committee at that time and highlights the importance of the Fed's independence and decentralized structure.
By Tim Todd

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The Bank's Economic Policy Symposium has provided a unique forum for the exchange of ideas on important policy issues of interest to central banks around the world. This book tells the history of the symposium through the years.
By Tim Todd and Bill Medley

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This book provides an overview of the relationship between the Federal Reserve's political and independent elements.
By Tim Todd

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This book offers a detailed look at the Kansas City Fed's history through the leaders and innovation that shaped our organization into what it is today.
By Tim Todd

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This brief biography focuses on the leadership of the Fed's long-time head of banking supervision during the financial crisis of the 1980s and the parallels to today's turmoil.
By Tim Todd

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The Emmy-nominated documentary "10-J: The History of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City" explores the history of the nation's central bank, the reasons Congress created its decentralized structure and the important role of the 12 regional Reserve Banks. This hour-long documentary was produced by Kansas City’s PBS affiliate, KCPT.