Research & Publications
We support policymaking through economic research
We conduct economic research on a wide range of topics. This helps to improve policymaking, and so contributes to the well-being of all Europeans.
Economic Bulletin
The Economic Bulletin presents information which forms the basis for the ECB’s monetary policy decisions. We release it eight times a year, two weeks after each monetary policy meeting. It features insights into the economy and its outlook.
Read our latest Economic BulletinResearch Bulletin
The Research Bulletin features a selection of recent work by ECB economists. It is published monthly and covers a wide variety of economic and financial topics.
Read the Research BulletinAnnual Report
The Annual Report describes the ECB’s tasks and activities. It is presented by one of the ECB’s Executive Board members to the European Parliament. You can see what happened that year at a glance, or look at the key economic figures.
Read the 2019 ECB Annual ReportFinancial Stability Review
The Financial Stability Review analyses potential risks to financial stability in the euro area. Financial stability is essential for us as it is one component needed to ensure steady inflation.
Read our Financial Stability ReviewWorking papers
Our working papers share economic research relevant to the ECB’s tasks. We publish them to stimulate discussion.
Read our latest working papersOur researchers
Our researchers conduct high-level analyses covering a variety of topics that are relevant to the ECB. Their work provides the foundations for the ECB’s decisions in all policy areas. Find out more about who they are and what they work on.
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Opportunities for researchers
Join the ECB
If you are interested in conducting research at the ECB, we offer exciting and challenging employment opportunities for research economists, traineeships for students, and fellowships both for young researchers and for scholars.
Explore our fellowships and other offersNetwork with us
The ECB leads and coordinates research through a number of networks in order to obtain insights that support our decision-making.
Take a look at our research networks