Mission Statement

The Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago examined the state and prospects for the region's manufacturing industries, and the implications for the region's economy. The Midwest Manufacturing Project examined the region's manufacturing activity through a series of studies and conferences bringing together world class researchers, policy makers, and manufacturing practioners.

Conference summaries and links to papers and presenters are available including a final report dated February 2005. (PDF,144KB)

Research Topics

Manufacturing
Manufacturing Prospects and Midwest Public Policy
April 27, 2004
Agenda | Chicago Fed Letter (PDF,50KB)


Is Midwest Manufacturing at a Crossroads?
September 30, 2003
Agenda Conference Paper

Auto Sector
Geography of Auto Production-Will Detroit Continue to be the Industry's Hub?
November 3, 2003
Agenda
Conference Paper