Econ Focus
Econ Focus is the economics magazine of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. This publication covers economic issues affecting the Fifth Federal Reserve District and the nation.
The latest issue of the Richmond Fed's economics magazine looks at the rise and sudden decline of a major regional industry, and its recent rebound. Other articles examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nation's meat supply, the circulation of coins in the economy, and housing markets.
Econ Focus is the economics magazine of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. This publication covers economic issues affecting the Fifth Federal Reserve District and the nation.
Based on staff economists’ ongoing research, this non-technical series of articles covers current economic issues and trends every month.
Papers written by Richmond Fed economists representing work prepared for later publication or presentation to professional meetings.
This mid-year annual brings the externally published work of Research Department economists together in one place. It includes brief summaries, full citations, and links to the original work.
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Summary of presentations and panel discussions on the economic and social aspects of growth in rural areas.
Summary of research presented by Richmond Fed and University of Virginia economists at semi-annual workshop.
Summary of research presented by economists whose ongoing work focuses on urban and regional economics.
Interviews with presenters and summary of conference, which focused on the diffusion of knowledge and technology in the economy.
Regional Matters examines local, regional and national data that matter to the Fifth District economy and our communities.
This monthly survey is sent to contacts whose firm type, firm size and location collectively match the profile of overall manufacturing in the Fifth District.
This monthly survey is sent to retail, wholesale, and services firms that are selected for participation according to their type of business, location, and firm size.
Analysis of the national and regional economic impacts of the novel coronavirus and steps taken to contain the COVID-19 outbreak
Background information on the Treasury-Federal Reserve Accord, biographies of significant people involved with the historic agreement, related economic data, and references for further research.
This publication describes the major money market instruments and the institutional arrangements of the markets in which these instruments are traded.
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