Econ Focus
Econ Focus
Econ Focus is the economics magazine of the Richmond Fed. The latest issue looks at small towns and rural areas, including the nursing shortage, the economic promise of startups and the need for affordable housing in these communities.
Featured
Responding to Pandemic Learning Loss
Learning loss has the potential to set students back for years to come, affecting not only their development, but also the economy.
CORE Week
Eight times a year, Richmond Fed economists from around the country, along with a group of diverse economists from universities and policy institutions throughout the world, gather in Richmond for CORE (Collaboration of Research Economists) Week.
Featured Sections
In this special issue on small towns and rural areas: the nursing shortage, the economic promise of startups and the need for affordable housing in these communities.
In this issue: the COVID-19 startup boom, inflation forecasting, alternatives to college, crime trends in the Fifth District, and more.
Cover Story: Is Your Inflation Different?
Not everyone experiences the same inflation. What does that mean for monetary policy?
Cover Story: Has the Pandemic Changed Cities Forever?
COVID-19 transformed how we work and socialize, which could put the future of cities on a new path
Cover Story: The Rise and Sudden Decline of North Carolina Furniture Making
The industry was hit hard by offshore competition
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