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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 /RichmondFedOrg/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/full_issue.pdf <p><i>Cover Story: American Made</i><br>The manufacturing sector is stronger than you might think &mdash; but new vulnerabilities are emerging.</p> Cover Story American Made <p>The manufacturing sector is stronger than you might think &mdash; but new vulnerabilities are emerging</p> <p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/cover_weblinks.cfm">Related Links</a></p> /RichmondFedOrg/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/cover_story.pdf /RichmondFedOrg/images/thumbnails/rf2011q4_coverstory.gif 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 &mdash; and what it might cost the economy<br> <a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/feature1_weblinks.cfm">Related Links</a></p> /RichmondFedOrg/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/feature1.pdf Patents Pending <p>The system designed to protect and promote innovation could be slowing it down<br> <a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/feature2_weblinks.cfm">Related Links</a></p> /RichmondFedOrg/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/feature2.pdf 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> <a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/feature3_weblinks.cfm">Related Links</a></p> /RichmondFedOrg/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/feature3.pdf Babies, Brains, and Abilities <p>Early investments in education shape life outcomes<br> <a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/feature4_weblinks.cfm">Related Links</a></p> /RichmondFedOrg/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/feature4.pdf 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> <a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/feature5_weblinks.cfm">Related Links</a>&#160;</p> /RichmondFedOrg/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/feature5.pdf 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> <p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/policy_update_weblinks.cfm">Related Links</a></p> Federal Reserve <p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/federal_reserve.pdf">Checking the Paychecks</a></p> <a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/federal_reserve_weblinks.cfm">Related Links</a> Jargon Alert <p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/jargon_alert.pdf">Velocity of Money</a></p> <p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/jargon_alert_weblinks.cfm">Related Links</a></p> Research Spotlight <p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/research_spotlight.pdf">How Consumers Respond to Stimulus Payments</a></p> <a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/research_spotlight_weblinks.cfm">Related Links</a> Around the Fed <p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/pdf/around_the_fed.pdf">Where Did the Money Go?</a></p> <p><a href="/publications/research/region_focus/2011/q4/around_the_fed_weblinks.cfm">Related Links</a></p> 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> /email_updates/#tabview=tab2 1