Region Focus, Fourth Quarter 2011 - Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Region Focus - Fourth Quarter 2011
Region Focus, Fourth Quarter 2011 - Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Region Focus, Fourth Quarter 2011 - Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Publication
Region Focus
Fourth Quarter 2011
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<p><i>Cover Story: American Made</i><br>The manufacturing sector is stronger than you might think — but new vulnerabilities are emerging.</p>
Cover Story
American Made
<p>The manufacturing sector is stronger than you might think — but new vulnerabilities are emerging</p>
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Why Aren't We Creating More Jobs?
Features
Would a Little Inflation Produce a Bigger Recovery?
<p>Why some economists actually want the Fed to push prices higher — and what it might cost the economy<br>
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Patents Pending
<p>The system designed to protect and promote innovation could be slowing it down<br>
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Recession on the Eve of Retirement
<p>Losses from the recession will cause some baby boomers to delay retirement, but many others will actually rush into it<br>
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Babies, Brains, and Abilities
<p>Early investments in education shape life outcomes<br>
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Cloudy with a Chance of ... Savings
<p>Weather affects every sector of the economy, so there's a lot to be gained from getting the forecasts right<br>
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Departments
Department
Article
Additional Resources
President's Message
<p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/presidents_message.pdf">What Should Policymakers Do About Executive Pay?</a></p>
Upfront
<p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/upfront.pdf">Regional News at a Glance</a></p>
Policy Update
<p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/policy_update.pdf">Tribes Seek Uncle Sam's Seal of Approval</a></p>
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Federal Reserve
<p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/federal_reserve.pdf">Checking the Paychecks</a></p>
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Jargon Alert
<p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/jargon_alert.pdf">Velocity of Money</a></p>
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Research Spotlight
<p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/research_spotlight.pdf">How Consumers Respond to Stimulus Payments</a></p>
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Around the Fed
<p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/around_the_fed.pdf">Where Did the Money Go?</a></p>
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Interview
<p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/interview.pdf">Michael Bordo</a></p>
<p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/full_interview.cfm">Full Interview</a><br><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/interview_weblinks.cfm">Related Links</a></p>
Economic History
<p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/economic_history.pdf">Tar and Turpentine</a></p>
District Digest
<p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/district_digest.pdf">Manufacturing in the Fifth District: Assessing Its Role During the Great Recession</a></p>
Opinion
<p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/opinion.pdf">No Quick Fix for the Housing Market</a></p>
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