Federal Reserve Economic Data
Research Announcements
Unemployment and Earnings
From Economic Synopses: Longer unemployment means larger losses in future earnings.
Why Are Some Countries Rich and Others Poor?
In 1776, Adam Smith explained why some nations are wealthier. Today, Page One Economics explains how productivity raises the standard of living.
Tax Reform
From Economic Synopses: Proposed changes to the tax code will have a variety of effects across states.
Measuring Losses from Unemployment Spells
From Economic Synopses: The longer a worker is unemployed, the larger the loss in earnings.
More Financial History
FRASER now has the Bank and Quotation Record, a companion to the Commercial and Financial Chronicle, with securities prices and related information, 1928-1963.
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Keys to Productivity
From Economic Synopses: Countries can spend more on R&D or borrow innovations from other countries
Fed Funds vs. Treasuries
From Economic Synopses: How do the fed funds rate and long-term Treasury rate affect each other?
The Economics of Pollution
From Economic Synopses: Pollution rises along with GDP, but at a much slower pace these days.
A Local Minimum Wage
From Economic Synopses: Who’d benefit from a minimum wage hike in the city of St. Louis?
Dallas Fed History
FRASER has it! The history of the Dallas Fed includes these circulars (1914-1990) and District notices (1991-2006) that cover topics such as liberty bonds, member bank reports, discount rates, and interpretations of regulations.
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