Econ Focus (formerly Region Focus) is the economics magazine of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. It covers economic issues affecting the Fifth Federal Reserve District and the nation and is published on a quarterly basis by the Bank's Research Department.
Cover Story
Another private equity boom has passed, but the underlying need for the industry has not
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Economists explore the research value of virtual worlds
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Firms court and school a new breed of skilled worker
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Is revenue sharing the best way to keep major league baseball competitive?
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The right financial contracts and intermediaries can give borrowers and lenders a helping hand
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Departments
Department |
Article |
Additional Resources |
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President's Message |
Of Mortgages and Markets | |
Federal Reserve |
Central Bank Cooperation | Related Links |
Jargon Alert |
Ricardian Equivalence | |
Research Spotlight |
Self-Control | Related Links |
Policy Update |
A New Addition to the Fed's Toolkit | Related Links |
Around the Fed |
Urban Flight | Related Links |
Short Takes |
News from around the District | |
Interview |
Christopher Ruhm | Full Interview |
Economic History |
Rice to Riches | Related Links |
Book Review |
Self-Help Economics | |
District |
State Economic Conditions | |
Opinion |
In Defense of Failure |
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