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We’re one of 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks working together with the Board of Governors to support a healthy economy. Our job is to serve the American public — to serve you. And our mission is to foster economic stability and strength.

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Econ Focus

Fourth Quarter 2020

Econ Focus, Fourth Quarter 2020

Cover Story: The Rise and Sudden Decline of North Carolina Furniture Making
The industry was hit hard by offshore competition

Second/Third Quarter 2020

Econ Focus, Second/Third Quarter 2020

Cover Story: The Making of Reston and Columbia
Reston, Va., and Columbia, Md., were founded in the 1960s with similar visions for inclusive, connected communities

First Quarter 2020

Econ Focus, First Quarter 2020

Cover Story: Education without Loans
Some schools are offering to buy a share of students’ future income in exchange for funding their education

David A. Price