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Fall 2008  Full magazine publication (pdf, 4 meg) 

 

ON THE COVER 

SHIPPING OUT: Can rising exports sustain the farm boom? (pdf, 1 meg)

Global factors, such as droughts tightening food supplies and the weak dollar making U.S. goods more affordable overseas, mean prosperity for farmers. Historically, a bust followed times like these.

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FEATURES
A PERFECT BLEND: Mergers strengthen banks, maintain customer ties (pdf, 603 kb)

Merger booms have reduced the number of small banks, causing many to worry. Research shows the banks may end up stronger while maintaining customer relationships.

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MASTER PLAN: Banks can learn from Greensburg's recovery (pdf, 656 kb)

As bankers rebuild after the May 2007 tornado that obliterated this Kansas town, the need for financial institutions' emergency preparedness is reinforced.

 
   
THE MONEY MUSEUM: A billion dollar experience (pdf, 562 kb)

The Kansas City Fed's free, interactive museum is now open. the public is invited to come and learn about currency, the economy, bank operations, the Fed and much more.

Money Museum

 

THE ANNUAL ECONOMIC POLICY SYMPOSIUM: Maintaining stability in a changing financial system (pdf, 383 kb)

The 32nd annual symposium hosted by the Kansas City Fed focuses on the transformation of financial systems around the world.

2008 Jackson Hole Symposium
 


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