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The Regional Economist

July 2009

Digging Into the Infrastructure Debate

Is the nation's infrastructure really in such bad shape?  Should we be spending more on the Internet and less on interstates?  And what of competing needs—health care, education, wars?

From Community College to a Bachelor's Degree and Beyond: How Smooth Is the Road?

Those who start out at a community college and go on to get a four-year or better degree usually face a rougher road than those who start out at a four-year college. The paycheck at the end of the road is often less for those in the former group.

The Curious Case of the U.S. Monetary Base

Recent increases in the monetary base are far greater than any previously in American history, surely a "noble experiment" in policymaking. Whether these policies can succeed—and without accelerating inflation—remains to be seen.

President's Message: As in the Past, Reform Will Follow Crisis

No Ifs, Ands or Butts: Illinois Casinos Lost Revenue after Smoking Banned

Community Profile: Resort Rejuvenates French Lick, Ind.

National Overview: The Storm Clouds Begin To Depart

District Overview: Prime-Mortgage Problems Escalate

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