Econ Focus

Second Quarter 2022
In this issue: the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the future of the dollar as the world’s reserve currency, central bank digital currency, and more.
Cover Story
The Post-9/11 GI Bill
Fewer veterans are using their education benefits. Is this trend a problem — or a sign of a more welcoming job market?
President's Message
A Unique Moment for Small Towns
Small towns have an opportunity to address challenges from health care to transportation, but there are barriers to accessing funding
Features
Is Dollar Dominance in Doubt?
The dollar has been the global currency of choice for nearly a century, but in light of recent U.S.-led financial sanctions, some wonder whether that status will endure
Sections
Tyler Cowen
George Mason University economist on credentialism, the new math of causation, and the lasting economic influence of youthful experiences
Connecting a Region Apart
The Appalachian Regional Commission, created in the 1960s, became a model for regional economic development programs
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