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The Regional Economist

January 2008

Stable Prices, Stable Economy

Conventional wisdom holds that if policymakers are too focused on controlling inflation, then employment, output growth and financial stability will suffer. But the conventional wisdom is wrong, according to the data.

Clearing the Haze?

When smoking bans were debated in the past, the economic costs were seldom considered. But that’s changing, as studies reveal the costs being paid by bars, restaurants and casinos, as well as by employees of these establishments.

Splitsville: The Economics of Unilateral Divorce

New studies have looked at the impact of easier divorce on everything from women working outside the home to children’s education to spousal violence.

 

President's Message: Fed Does Not Aim To Bail Out Markets

Community Profile: Town and Gown Cooperate in Carbondale

District Overview: Housing Woes Aren’t As Bad As Elsewhere

National Overview: Walking A Tightrope into 2008

Reader Exchange

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