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The Regional Economist

january 2007

The Taking of Prosperity?

The forced sale of homes for private development usually results in a zero-sum gain and may actually hinder development in the area, economists have found.

Working Hard or Hardly Working?

Although Americans appear to be spending less time on the job than they were a hundred years ago, there's some question as to whether they have more leisure time.

Foes of ID System Cite Compliance Costs

The goal of the National Animal Identification System is to trace the origin of a diseased animal within 48 hours. But would an optional, voluntary system accomplish this goal without unduly hurting small farmers?

 

President's Message: St. Louis Fed Taps New Source for Information about the Economy

Community Profile: Casinos Bring Jobs and Public Projects to Tunica, Miss.

District Overviews: Memphis Zone, Louisville Zone

National Overview: Below-Trend Growth Is Likely for Most of 2007

Selected Measures of the National and Regional Economy (PDF 3.4MB)