Econ Focus

Econ Focus is the economics magazine of the Richmond Fed.
The latest issue explores new interest in nuclear energy, community colleges in the criminal justice system, the quest for good economic data, and more.
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Economist Carmen Reinhart discusses the twin financial and currency crises, the future of the dollar, sovereign debt, and more.
Understanding the place-based economics of rural areas is crucial for identifying the challenges they face and potential opportunities for economic growth in each community.
Featured Sections
In this issue: new interest in nuclear energy, community colleges in the criminal justice system, the quest for good economic data, and more.
In this issue: philanthropy in rural areas; buy now, pay later plans; the Fed's dollar liquidity swap lines; and more.
In this issue: the state of retirement savings, the role of food banks, lending lessons from the 2023 bank crisis, and more.
In this issue: the outdoor recreation sector, the end of the student loan moratorium, the origin of the 2 percent inflation target, and more.
In this issue: how the pandemic era changed price-setting, the role that Reserve Bank boards of directors play, boosting the rural rental housing supply, and more.
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