Economic Review
A quarterly research publication with articles on macroeconomics and monetary policy, regional and international economics, and banking and financial markets.
Recent Articles
Lifetime Earnings Differences across Black and White Individuals: Years Worked Matter
Black individuals earn about one-third less than white individuals over the course of their lifetimes.
The Evolving Role of the Fed’s Balance Sheet: Effects and Challenges
Shrinking the Federal Reserve’s expanded balance sheet will likely be a gradual process.
Can Higher Gasoline Prices Set Off an Inflationary Spiral?
When inflation is already high, an increase in gasoline prices can have an amplified effect on consumers’ inflation expectations.
Hybrid Working, Commuting Time, and the Coming Long-Term Boom in Home Construction
In the long run, hybrid working could lead single-family home construction to almost double in the largest metropolitan areas.
Government Assistance and Moral Hazard: Evidence from the Savings and Loan Crisis
In 1989, S&Ls strengthened their balance sheets when the potential for future government assistance was withdrawn.
Cutting-Edge Methods Did Not Improve Inflation Forecasting during the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the pandemic, innovative forecasting models did not outperform baseline models in forecasting inflation.
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