Page One Economics gives you the basics behind the airline industry.
Announcements
FRED Users, More Improvements Just for You
Have you ever wanted to save a graph right from your FRED user account?
We thought so. Well, now you can respond whenever inspiration strikes: Add new graphs to your account from your “My Content” homepage simply by clicking the “Add New” option and selecting a graph. You’ll be able to quickly add a new graph with basic options (Title, Frequency, Units, and Observation Range). Customize that graph even further when you view it directly on FRED.
Stay tuned for more updates and improvements in the coming months.
And, as always, check out our helpful tutorials and FAQs for some extra guidance.
Posted in User Account Announcements
Shanghai, Saudi Arabia, and Supply Chains
Early Edition Review offers new economic perspectives for the global economy.
Income Inequality
The Great Recession lowered top incomes by 4%, median incomes by 9%, and bottom incomes by 20%—due to this group’s higher long-term unemployment.
Free(r) Trade
Despite recent changes, trade barriers have been falling. Which countries and industries have led the way?
E-money and Privacy
E-money can provide privacy, which can be economically beneficial. Should central banks provide it or just regulate it?
FRED Adds Some Precious Metal
FRED has added 17 daily series on the price of silver. These series depict the value of silver for major currencies through London bullion market auctions.
Posted in FRED Announcements
Off to College?
Get the basics on higher education—including college loans.
Potential Output
From Economic Synopses: Get a handle on how economists measure the economy’s potential.
Some History of Women and Labor
FRASER has new content from the U.S. Women’s Bureau about women’s employment and labor legislation: The Woman Worker (1938-1942) and Facts on Women Workers (1947-1953).
