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2005, Issue Oct
- 10-11 Up, up and away: personal bankruptcies soar!
by Thomas A. Garrett & Lesli S. Ott - 12-13 The economics of charitable giving: what gives?
by Ruben Hernandez-Murillo & Deborah Roisman - 14-15 Ducks and rice are staples in Stuttgart
by Glen Sparks
2005, Issue Jul
- 1-16 Health-care industry pulls Memphis out of job slump
by Ruben Hernandez-Murillo & Deborah Roisman - 1-17 Neighboring cities show job trends that are far apart
by Thomas A. Garrett & Lesli S. Ott - 4-9 Do we have a saving crisis?
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 10-11 Cash-out refinancing: check it out carefully
by William R. Emmons - 12-13 The economics of smoking bans: peering through the haze
by Michael R. Pakko - 14-15 Oxford capitalizes on its literary past and present
by Stephen Greene
2005, Issue Jan
- 1-19 Economists expect solid economic growth this year
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 4-9 Keep your résumé current
by Kristie M. Engemann & Leora Friedberg & Michael T. Owyang - 10-11 What is driving oil prices?
by Richard G. Anderson & Jason J. Buol - 12-13 Wage gap widens, especially in cities
by Christopher H. Wheeler - 14-15 Frankfort, Ky., capitalizes on history, variety
by Glen Sparks
2005, Issue Apr
- 1-16 Employment trends vary in three of Missouri's metro areas
by Elizabeth A. La Jeunesse & Christopher H. Wheeler - 1-17 Service industries keep employment steady in Arkansas' capital
by Anthony Pennington-Cross - 4-9 The real population problem: too few working, too many retired
by William Poole & David C. Wheelock - 10-11 So much for that merit raise: the link between wages and appearance
by Kristie M. Engemann & Michael T. Owyang - 12-13 Basel II will trickle down to community bankers, consumers
by William R. Emmons & Vahe Lskavyan & Timothy J. Yeager - 14-15 Charging onward: MasterCard, WingHaven fuel growth spurt for O'Fallon, Mo
by Laura J. Hopper
2004, Issue Oct
- y:2004:i:oct Sam's town
by Laura J. Hopper - y:2004:i:oct:x:1 Entrepreneurs in the U.S. face less red tape
by William Poole & Howard J. Wall - y:2004:i:oct:x:2 The two faces of banking : traditional loans and deposits vs. complex brokerage and derivative services
by Klimentina Poposka & Mark D. Vaughan & Timothy J. Yeager - y:2004:i:oct:x:3 Point and click, or mortar and brick? a look at internet banking in the Eighth District
by Ruben Hernandez-Murillo & Deborah Roisman
2004, Issue Jul
- 1-3 Productivity is the gift that keeps on giving
by William Poole - 1-19 Waiting on the Fed
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 4-9 The housing giants in plain view
by William R. Emmons & Mark D. Vaughan & Timothy J. Yeager - 10-11 Fear of hell might fire up the economy
by Kevin L. Kliesen & Frank A. Schmid - 12-13 Light rail: boon or boondoggle?
by Molly D. Castelazo & Thomas A. Garrett - 14-15 Springfield, Mo.: boomtown once again
by Glen Sparks
2004, Issue Jan.
- 1-3 Check 21 will lead to savings of time, money
by William Poole - 1-19 Economy finally takes off
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 4-9 The economy gets back on track, but once again leaves many workers behind
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 10-11 Bank consolidation. Regulators always have the power to pull the plug
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 12-13 Burger survey provides taste of international economics
by Michael R. Pakko & Patricia S. Pollard - 14-15 Unleashing its arsenal
by Stephen Greene
2004, Issue Apr
- 1-3 Pension reform is needed now
by William Poole - 1-14 Well-preserved Madison looks to attract more than just tourists
by Stephen Greene - 1-19 The party heats up
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 4-9 Miscommunication shook up mortgage, bond markets
by Christopher J. Neely - 10-11 A jobless recovery with more people working?
by Kevin L. Kliesen & Howard J. Wall - 12-13 Tough lesson: more money doesn't help schools; accountability does
by Ruben Hernandez-Murillo & Deborah Roisman
2003, Issue Oct
- 1-19 Recessions, expansions and black employment
by Howard J. Wall - 4-9 Credit unions make friends-but not with bankers
by William R. Emmons & Frank A. Schmid - 10-11 \\"Cedars\\" deposits: will they fly?
by Mark D. Vaughan & Timothy J. Yeager - 12-13 Does uncertainty about oil prices slow down the economy?
by Richard G. Anderson & Michelle T. Meisch - 14-15 The Collierville challenge: can this rapidly growing Memphis suburb balance growth with preservation of its small-town identity?
by Laura J. Hopper
2003, Issue Jul
- 1-19 Slow recovery remains puzzling
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 4-9 What should a central bank look like?
by William T. Gavin & William Poole - 10-11 In the rubble of disasters, politicians find economic incentives
by Molly D. Castelazo & Thomas A. Garrett - 12-13 Navigating the brave new world of bank liquidity
by Julie L. Stackhouse & Mark D. Vaughan - 14-15 Despite possible plant closure, Paducah hopes for an enriching future
by Stephen Greene
2003, Issue Jan
- 4-9 Big government the comeback kid?
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 10-11 Rules vs. discretion: the wrong choice could open the floodgates
by Jason J. Buol & Mark D. Vaughan - 12-13 Monetary policy: the whole country gets the same treatment, but results vary
by Abbigail J. Chiodo & Michael T. Owyang - 14-15 Breaking out: Marion's success not confined to prison
by Stephen Greene
2003, Issue Apr
- 1-19 The U.S. economy: between Iraq and a hard place
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 4-9 Marriage, motherhood and money: how do women's life decisions influence their wages?
by Abbigail J. Chiodo & Michael T. Owyang - 10-11 Consumer confidence surveys: do they boost forecasters' confidence?
by Jeremy M. Piger - 12-13 Innovation: Is the Eighth District catching up with the nation?
by Ruben Hernandez-Murillo - 14-15 Image makeover: Starkville shows there's a place for high tech in Mississippi
by Stephen Greene
2002, Issue Oct.
- 4-9 Deposit insurance reform
by Mark D. Vaughan & David C. Wheelock - 10-11 Comparing apples and oranges
by Michael R. Pakko - 12-13 Anecdotes help Fed to steer the economy
by William Poole & Howard J. Wall - 14-15 Hazelwood: city at the crossroads
by Laura J. Hopper - 19-19 Patterns in the district labor market
by Cletus C. Coughlin
2002, Issue Jul.
- 4-9 The stock market: beyond risk lies uncertainty
by Frank A. Schmid - 10-11 Economists weigh all the costs of health care
by Charles Hokayem - 12-13 Jumbo CDs play tiny role in policing risky banks ... so far
by John R. Hall & Thomas B. King & Andrew P. Meyer & Mark D. Vaughan - 14-15 Historic Vincennes draws strength from within
by Stephen Greene - 19-19 Recovery isn't as easy as in the past
by Kevin L. Kliesen
2002, Issue Jan.
- 1-19 A longer road to recovery?
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 4-9 Predicting inflation: food for thought
by William T. Gavin & Rachel J. Mandal - 10-11 An imperfect crystal ball
by William R. Emmons & Timothy J. Yeager - 12-13 The Fed responds to Sept. 11 attacks
by Christopher J. Neely - 14-15 A tale of two generations
by Stephen Greene
2002, Issue Apr.
- 4-9 Community ties: does \\"relationship lending\\" protect small banks when the local economy stumbles?
by John R. Hall & Timothy J. Yeager - 12-13 Government budget surpluses head south: will they come back?
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 14-15 Doing business in Texarkana sometimes means going over the line
by Stephen Greene - 19-19 Full steam ahead?
by Kevin L. Kliesen
2002, Issue Apr
- 10-11 For love or money: why married men make more
by Abbigail J. Chiodo & Michael T. Owyang
2001, Issue Oct
- 4-9 A third pillar of bank supervision
by William R. Emmons & R. Alton Gilbert & Mark D. Vaughan - 10-11 Low unemployment: old dogs or new tricks?
by Abbigail J. Chiodo & Michael T. Owyang - 12-13 Suburban expansion
by Ruben Hernandez-Murillo - 14-15 In Hopkinsville farmers' involvement makes them a cut above
by Al Stamborski
2001, Issue Jul
- 4-9 Heavyweight of productivity: does the microchip match up?
by Kevin L. Kliesen & David C. Wheelock - 10-11 To bear, or not to bear: is that an economics question?
by Paige Marta Skiba & Howard J. Wall - 12-13 The changing face of the Eighth District
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 14-15 Cracks develop in furniture stronghold
by Stephen Greene
2001, Issue Jan
- 4-9 Rising oil prices and economic turmoil: must they always go hand in hand?
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 10-11 Divestiture: a prescription for healthy competition
by Robert L. Webb - 12-13 Bricks and mortar, wood and shingles: are real estate markets still booming in the eight district?
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 14-15 Action Jackson: Tennessee town seeks to continue 10-year roll
by Stephen Greene
2001, Issue Apr
- 4-9 Should cities pay for sports facilities?
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 10-11 Point/counterpoint: how much of the gender wage gap is due to discrimination?
by Alyson Reed & Howard J. Wall - 12-13 How healthy is the U.S. banking system? funneling financial data into failure probabilities
by R. Alton Gilbert & Andrew P. Meyer & Mark D. Vaughan - 14-15 Storming forward: after terrifying tornado, Fort Smith continues to rebuild
by Stephen Greene
2000, Issue apr
- 4-9 A new universe in banking after financial modernization
by Adam M. Zaretsky
2000, Issue Oct
- 4-9 Is federal home loan bank funding a risky business for the FDIC?
by Dusan Stojanovic & Mark D. Vaughan & Timothy J. Yeager - 10-11 The gender wage gap and wage discrimination: illusion or reality?
by Howard J. Wall - 12-13 The district economy: still the front runner or just part of the pack?
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 14-15 Cleared for takeoff: St. Clair County, Ill., weathers new airport's initial turbulence
by Steven L. Green
2000, Issue Jul
- 4-9 Inside the briefcase: the art of predicting the Federal Reserve
by William T. Gavin & Rachel J. Mandal - 10-11 The American economy: producing more with less?
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 12-13 Big fish, small ponds: large banks in rural communities
by R. Alton Gilbert - 14-15 Making connections
by Stephen Greene
2000, Issue Jan
- 4-9 Price stability and the rising tide: how low inflation lifts all ships
by William Poole & Howard J. Wall - 10-11 Working in the golden years and paying for it: the retirement earnings test
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 12-13 The crisis that wasn't: Asia and the Eighth District
by Cletus C. Coughlin & Patricia S. Pollard - 14-15 Foreign residents fill local needs in Bowling Green, Ky
by Stephen Greene
2000, Issue Apr
- 10-11 The U.S. trade deficit: sideshow to the \\"new economy\\"?
by Michael R. Pakko - 12-13 Now and forever NAFTA
by Howard J. Wall - 14-15 Potosi tries to keep head above water
by Stephen Greene
1999, Issue Oct
- y:1999:i:oct Down but not out: the future of community banks
by Timothy J. Yeager - y:1999:i:oct:x:1 The NAIRU: tailor-made for the Fed?
by Kevin L. Kliesen - y:1999:i:oct:x:2 Revamping Medicaid: a five-year check-up on Tennessee's experiment
by Adam M. Zaretsky - y:1999:i:oct:x:3 A tale of two cities: Hannibal, Mo. / Quincy, Ill
by Jeryldine Tully
1999, Issue Jul
- 4-9 An oasis of prosperity: solely an American phenomenon?
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 10-11 Cartels: breaking up ain't hard to do
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 12-13 Drive to efficiency leaves smallest banks behind
by Boyd D. Anderson & Timothy J. Yeager - 14-15 Blytheville spreads its wings after air force base closing
by Stephen Greene
1999, Issue Jan
- 4-9 Paper tigers? How the Asian economies lost their bite
by Michelle Clark Neely - 10-11 Models and monetary policy: more science than art?
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 12-13 The national and district economies: are they marching in step?
by Adam M. Zaretsky
1999, Issue Apr
- 4-9 Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble: asset prices and market speculation
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 10-11 'Voting with your feet' and metro-area livability
by Howard J. Wall - 12-13 Is the bloom off the rose for Eighth District farmers?
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 14-15 Overlooked market gets noticed
by Jeryldine Tully
1998, Issue Oct
- 4-9 Enhancing future retirement income through 401(k)s
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 10-11 Have computers made us more productive? A puzzle
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 12-13 Personal bankruptcy: the new American pastime?
by Michelle Clark Neely
1998, Issue Jul
- 4-9 Will the EMU go the way of the dodo? Yes, this EMU will fly, but will it stay aloft?
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 10-11 Moderating monopolies : does big business need taming? the role of economics in antitrust law
by Michelle Clark Neely - 12-13 Banks and mortgages and loans--oh my! District bank loans: there's no place like home
by Dusan Stojanovic & Mark D. Vaughan
1998, Issue Jan
- 1-12 Both a lender and a borrower be: banks face a deposit shortage
by Michelle Clark Neely - 4-9 A brave new economic world? the productivity puzzle
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 10-11 Going once, going twice, sold: auctions and the success of economic theory
by Adam M. Zaretsky
1998, Issue Apr
- 5-9 The commercial paper market: who's minding the shop?
by Dusan Stojanovic & Mark D. Vaughan - 10-11 How susceptible is the United States to the Asian flu?
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 12-13 With tailwinds blowing, the district economy sails on
by Adam M. Zaretsky
1997, Issue Oct
- 5-9 A burden to America? immigration and the economy
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 10-11 Yielding clues about recessions: the yield curve as a forecasting tool
by Dusan Stojanovic & Mark D. Vaughan - 12-13 Banks go shopping for customers
by Christopher A. Williams
1997, Issue Jul
- 4-9 What price convenience: the ATM surcharge debate
by Michelle Clark Neely - 10-11 Critiquing the consumer price index
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 12-13 Permits, contracts, closings: real estate in the Eighth District
by Adam M. Zaretsky
1997, Issue Jan
- 4-9 The overlooked 40 percent: the rural Eighth District
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 10-11 The name is bond--indexed bond
by Michelle Clark Neely - 12-13 What's up down on the farm?
by Kevin L. Kliesen
1997, Issue Apr
- 5-9 Assessing the generational gap in future living standards through generational accounting
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 10-11 Rush-hour horrors: how economics tackles congestion
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 12-13 Are district banks losing their profit edge?
by Andrew P. Meyer & Mark D. Vaughan
1996, Issue Oct
- 5-7 Shaking the third rail: reforming Social Security
by Michelle Clark Neely - 8-9 Chile's blueprint for public pension privatization
by Michelle Clark Neely - 10-11 A recipe for monetary policy credibility
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 12-13 District jobs: have they been gearing up?
by Adam M. Zaretsky
1996, Issue Jul
- 5-9 Tax man, heal thyself
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 10-11 Learning the lessons of history: the Federal Reserve and the payments system
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 12-13 Loan quality in the Eighth District: worth a closer look
by Dusan Stojanovic & Mark D. Vaughan
1996, Issue Jan
- 4-9 Bullish on banking: thriving in the information age
by Mark D. Vaughan - 10-11 Chained, rested and ready: the new and improved GDP
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 12-13 Exports in the Eighth District - an update
by Adam M. Zaretsky
1996, Issue Apr
- 4-9 Will that be cash, check, charge or smart card?
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 10-11 Investment improvement: adding duration to the toolbox
by Michelle Clark Neely - 12-13 District automotive sector flourishing
by Kevin L. Kliesen
1995, Issue Oct
- 4-9 A fiscal devolution: can state and local governments measure up?
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 10-11 How statistics can mislead
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 12-13 Will the mutual fund boom be a bust for banks?
by Michelle Clark Neely
1995, Issue Jul
- 5-9 I want my MTV ... and my CNN ... and my ESPN ... and my TBS and ... : the cable industry and regulation
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 10-11 Should we ax the capital gains tax?
by Andrew P. Meyer - 12-13 District economy takes off
by Kevin L. Kliesen
1995, Issue Jan
- 4-9 The fixation on international competitiveness
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 10-11 Are economic flexibility and social welfare programs incompatible?
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 12-13 Homebuyers bear arms in the mortgage market
by Michelle A. Clark
1995, Issue Apr
- 5-9 Commercial & investment banking: should this divorce be saved?
by Michelle A. Clark - 10-11 A Fed focused on price stability: the benefits of a single target
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 12-13 Revamping Medicaid: one state's attempt at reform
by Adam M. Zaretsky
1995
- 1 Should the Fed be involved in providing financial services?
by Thomas C. Melzer - 1 Whose side is the Federal Reserve on?
by Thomas C. Melzer - 1 The cashless society and the Federal Reserve
by Thomas C. Melzer - 1 Life after bank mergers
by Thomas C. Melzer
1994, Issue Oct
- 4-9 Riding the rails: a look at light rail transit
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 10-11 Demystifying derivatives
by Michelle A. Clark - 12-13 District economic update: will the sailing remain smooth?
by Kevin L. Kliesen
1994, Issue Jul
- 5-9 Going interstate: a new dawn for U.S. banking
by Michelle A. Clark - 10-11 Commodity price indexes: can they predict inflation?
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 12-13 Letting the good times roll on riverboat casinos
by Adam M. Zaretsky
1994, Issue Jan
- 5-9 Are states giving away the store?
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 10-11 Making sense of mark to market
by Michelle A. Clark
1994, Issue Apr
- 5-9 The economics of natural disasters
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 10-11 Are minimum wages intrusive?
by Adam M. Zaretsky - 12-13 Home sweet home in the Eighth District
by Michelle A. Clark
1994
- 1 A low inflation policy is a pro-growth policy
by Thomas C. Melzer - 1 Encouraging community reinvestment
by Thomas C. Melzer - 1 Should the Fed be made more accountable?
by Thomas C. Melzer - 1 Can agriculture rebound this year?
by Kevin L. Kliesen - 1 A welcome to interstate banking and branching
by Thomas C. Melzer
1993, Issue Oct
- 5-9 Banks and investment funds: no longer mutually exclusive
by Michelle A. Clark