Topic: Research

Restoring Trust in Banking

– April 2, 2012

Research Reports Vol. LXXIX, No. 6 | April 2, 2012 When executives pay attention to customers’ long-term needs, business will prosper. And the findings are backed up by data. by Craig Richardson, PhD, Visiting Research Fellow  Additional Content: ASK T …

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How much do higher oil prices hurt?

– March 19, 2012

Research Reports Vol. LXXIX, No. 5 | March 19, 2012 Striking increases in fuel efficiency since the first oil shock dampen the impact of a rise in costs. What’s more, only half of the retail spending on gasoline flows out of the economy. by Polina Vlas …

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The Inflation Risk Around the Corner

– February 20, 2012

Research Reports Vol. LXXIX, No. 3 | February 20, 2012 Simple policy arithmetic translates into potential inflation of 7.2 percent within two years. But that’s before unprecedented bank reserves come into play. by Steven Cunningham, PhD, Director of Re …

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The Fed Targets Inflation

– February 6, 2012

Research Reports Vol. LXXIX, No. 2, February 6, 2012 In a formal departure from its longstanding dual mandate, the Federal Reserve commits to a new course. But how long will it last? by Steven Cunningham, PhD, Director of Research and Education Additio …

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The Housing Trap

– January 16, 2012

Research Reports Vol. LXXIX, No. 1, January 16, 2012 Encouraged by government policies, the upsurge in home ownership reduced saving rates, made households more vulnerable, and deepened the recession. by Zinnia Mukherjee, PhD, Research Fellow  Additona …

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A Holiday Buying Season Like No Other

– December 19, 2011

Research Reports Vol. LXXVIII, No. 21 | December 19, 2011 Online shopping is changing the holiday marketplace for retailers and consumers alike. by Steven R. Cunningham, PhD, Director of Research and Education Additional Content Ask the Expert: Last Mi …

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Gold Also Glitters During Deflations

– December 2, 2011

Empirical evidence shows that this proven inflationary hedge helps portfolios during any kind of price instability. 

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China’s Slowdown and the Rest of Us

– November 21, 2011

Research Reports Vol. LXXVIII, No. 20 | November 21, 2011 The necessary cooling of the Chinese economy brings challenges and opportunities to trading partners and competitors alike. Lei Chen, PhD, Visiting Research Fellow Additional Content Make Money, …

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Held Back by Our Labor Force

– November 4, 2011

Research Reports Vol. LXXVIII, No. 19, November 7, 2011 Inadequate training doesn’t merely hold back individuals. A dearth of highly skilled workers can hurt the economy for years to come. by Zinnia Mukherjee, PhD, Research Fellow Additional Content Di …

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Random Walks, Chaos, and Volatility

– October 17, 2011

Research Reports Vol. LXXVIII, No. 18 | October 17, 2011 by Steven R. Cunningham, PhD, Director of Research and Education New research suggests that market movements may be predictable. Additional Content Social Security Checks Slated to Go Up by Polin …

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This Twist Doesn’t Have the Right Moves

– October 3, 2011

Research Reports Vol. LXXVIII, No. 17 | October 3, 2011 A body of empirical evidence suggests the Federal Reserve’s latest program to help the struggling economy won’t do much good. Steven R. Cunningham, PhD, Director of Research and Education Addition …

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The Lasting Cost of Debt

– September 19, 2011

Research Reports Vol. LXXVIII, No. 16 | September 19, 2011 When nations accumulate a certain level of debt, growth suffers. For the U.S., that dangerous moment is now. by Polina Vlasenko, PhD, Research Fellow Additional Content Stock Prices and Inflati …

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