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The Regional Economist

January 2012

The Role of Financing in International Trade during Good Times and Bad

The collapse of trade during the financial crisis can be tied, for the most part, to a drop in demand.  Less talked about, however, is the role of financing—or lack thereof.

Emerging Markets: A Source of and Destination for Capital

Increasingly, emerging markets are becoming a source of growth in the global economy. For example, foreign direct investment both into and out of these countries has shown a phenomenal increase since 2000.

President's Message: The Economic Recovery—America's Investment Problem

On the Road to Recovery, Soft Patches Turn Up Often

Starting a Business During a Recovery: This Time, It's Different

National Overview: The Economy Should Be Able To Avoid a Recession in 2012

District Overview: Local Housing Crisis Is Similar to Nation's

Community Profile: Bucking the Trend in Manufacturing in Grenada, Miss.

Reader Exchange: Ask an Economist, and Letters to the Editor

The Regional Economist Online-only Content

Don't Expect Consumer Spending To Be the Engine of Economic Growth It Once Was

Consumer spending has long been the engine of U.S. and global economic growth. But five trends in 2011 suggest that such spending can no longer be counted on. Finding a replacement is going to be difficult, at best.