Richmond Fed Publication Examines the Effects of Budget Deficits - Press Release, August 27, 2010 - Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Richmond Fed Publication Examines the Effects of Budget Deficits
Richmond Fed Publication Examines the Effects of Budget Deficits
Richmond Fed Publication Examines the Effects of Budget Deficits - Press Release, August 27, 2010 - Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
2010-08-27
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<p>Economists have long debated how important deficit spending is to macroeconomic outcomes. Most economists now agree that deficits are not inherently inflationary, but they differ on the effects of fiscal imbalances on interest rates and other economic variables.</p>
<p>Economists have long debated how important deficit spending is to macroeconomic outcomes. Most economists now agree that deficits are not inherently inflationary, but they differ on the effects of fiscal imbalances on interest rates and other economic variables. The <a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2010/q2/pdf/cover_story.pdf">cover story</a> of the latest issue of <em>Region Focus</em> takes a look at this important policy issue.</p><p>Also in this issue:</p><ul><li><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2010/q2/pdf/feature4.pdf">Broadband's Last Mile.</a> Bringing broadband to everyone in the United States remains a challenge, given the costs. What is the best way to serve potential customers?</li><li><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2010/q2/pdf/feature3.pdf">Charitable Giving.</a> Charitable contributions nationwide have declined as in previous economic downturns, yet Americans remain committed to philanthropy when money is tight.</li><li><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2010/q2/pdf/feature5.pdf">Of Coal Mines and Markets.</a> Tragedies in West Virginia coal mines have raised valid questions about the role of market discipline in workplace safety as well as the effectiveness of regulation.</li></ul><p><em>Region Focus</em>, a quarterly business magazine published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, covers the economy and business activities of the District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and most of West Virginia.</p><p>For free copies of Region Focus, contact the Bank's Research Publications division at 800.322.0565. The articles are available online at <a href="http://www.richmondfed.org/publications">http://www.richmondfed.org/publications</a></p>
<p>Economists have long debated how important deficit spending is to macroeconomic outcomes. Most economists now agree that deficits are not inherently inflationary, but they differ on the effects of fiscal imbalances on interest rates and other economic variables.</p>
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<p>Economists have long debated how important deficit spending is to macroeconomic outcomes. Most economists now agree that deficits are not inherently inflationary, but they differ on the effects of fiscal imbalances on interest rates and other economic variables.</p>