Econ Focus

Econ Focus is the economics magazine of the Richmond Fed.
The latest issue looks at shrinking office demand, Virginia's data center industry, AI and bank supervision, and more.
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The persistence of hybrid work has left many wondering about the future of offices. With workers coming in less often, some companies have decided that they need less space. What does that mean for the banks that finance commercial real estate?
Leveraging some of its natural advantages, Virginia has encouraged the industry's growth through tax incentives and other initiatives. It is now home to hundreds of data centers, many in Northern Virginia's "Data Center Alley."
Featured Sections
Econ Focus is the economics magazine of the Richmond Fed.
The latest issue looks at shrinking office demand, Virginia's data center industry, AI and bank supervision, and more.
In this issue: public transit after the pandemic, the Treasury bond market, financial literacy, and more.
In this issue: job mobility after the pandemic, the Fed's forward guidance, climate change and North Carolina, and more.
In this issue: quantitative tightening, inflation and supply chain disruptions, rural areas paying newcomers, the teacher shortage, and more.
In this issue: the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the future of the dollar as the world’s reserve currency, central bank digital currency, and more.
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