http://www.frbatlanta.org/rss/ A variety of Atlanta Fed print, online, and other materials dealing with economic and financial topics. These publications appeal to a wide range of readers, from students and teachers of economics to bankers, businesspeople, and professional economists. en-us http://www.frbatlanta.org/ http://www.frbatlanta.org/images/rss-logo.gif http://www.frbatlanta.org/rss/ http://www.frbatlanta.org//pubs/extracredit/13spring_baseball.cfm Thu, 23 May 2013 00:05:00 EST Baseball and economics have a lot more than statistics in common. Extra Credit explains how teachers can teach economics through America's favorite pastime. Read more. http://www.frbatlanta.org//pubs/financialupdate/13q2_duke_housing_speech.cfm Wed, 22 May 2013 00:05:00 EST Although the housing market's recovery appears sustained, there are ongoing reasons for concern, Federal Reserve Governor Elizabeth Duke said in a recent speech. A tight mortgage-lending market is among her concerns. http://www.frbatlanta.org//pubs/financialupdate/13q2_loan_officer_survey.cfm Tue, 21 May 2013 00:05:00 EST The Federal Reserve's most recent survey of bank senior loan officers indicates that lending policies are easing and loan demand is increasing. One of the key drivers behind the easing of standards is increasing competition among banks, the survey shows. http://www.frbatlanta.org/documents/pubs/econsouth/13q1_mexico_manufacturing_spanish.pdf Mon, 20 May 2013 00:05:00 EST EconSouth, First Quarter 2013. http://www.frbatlanta.org//pubs/extracredit/13spring_financial_counseling.cfm Thu, 09 May 2013 00:05:00 EST Even financially savvy consumers can experience serious financial problems--because of an illness, for example. Extra Credit offers teachers information on nonprofit financial counseling agencies that can give support to people going through tough financial times. http://www.frbatlanta.org//about/130501_highlight_12ar.cfm Wed, 01 May 2013 00:05:00 EST The Atlanta Fed's annual report, Turning Points: 7 Critical Conversations About the Economy in 2012, examines the interaction between the economy and monetary policy over the past year. The dynamic, online annual report features video conversations, interactive graphs, and more. http://www.frbatlanta.org//pubs/financialupdate/13q2_yellen_recovery_support.cfm Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:04:00 EST Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen recently said the Fed's accommodative monetary policy actions since the financial crisis have lent meaningful support to the economic recovery, as the central bank has relied on forward guidance about the path of the federal funds rate and large-scale asset purchases. http://www.frbatlanta.org//pubs/financialupdate/13q2_raskin_inequality.cfm Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:04:00 EST Because of the Great Recession's punishing effects on lower- and middle-income households, and given the role that income and wealth inequality might have played in the financial crisis, macroeconomists should more deeply explore wealth and income distribution, Federal Reserve Governor Sarah Bloom Raskin said in a recent speech. http://www.frbatlanta.org//pubs/financialupdate/13q2_new_100_dollar_bill.cfm Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:04:00 EST A redesigned 100 dollar note will begin circulation on October 8, 2013, the Federal Reserve Board recently announced. The new 100 dollar note incorporates two advanced security features that offer a simple, reliable way to verify the note's authenticity. http://www.frbatlanta.org/documents/pubs/econsouth/13q1_mexico_manufacturing_portuguese.pdf Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:04:00 EST EconSouth, First Quarter 2013.