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The Regional Economist is a quarterly publication that addresses national and regional economic issues and their impact on the Eighth District.

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April 2009

Comparing Today's Recession with Previous Six

The current declines in employment and income are consistent with what happened in previous recessions going back to 1969.  Unique this time are the major drop in home prices and the proactive response by policymakers.

The Financial Crisis in S, M and L

An examination of what Iceland, the United Kingdom and the United States went through last September and October during the financial crisis reveals some important differences and similarities.

Corporate Social Responsibility Can Be Profitable

Businesses have found that it can pay off to engage in social stewardship, such as donating to charity, protecting the environment and nurturing a diverse and safe workplace.

 

President's Message: Fed's Bold Actions Harken Back to Volcker Era

Community Profile: Fort Knox Helps Protect Elizabethtown's Economy

District Overview: Revisions to Jobs Data Hardly Affect Metro Areas

National Overview: Nearing the Bottom, or Digging a Deeper Hole?

Reader Exchange

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