New research evaluates how a slowdown in low-skilled immigration has affected various aspects of the US economy. Atlanta Fed research economist Federico Mandelman explains in this Economy Matters article.
Firms have taken note of the region's economic growth, expecting it will continue and planning accordingly. Researchers at the Atlanta Fed recently investigated factors behind the southeastern economy's performance, and this Economy Matters article delves into their findings.
The potential rewrite of tax policies to fund roads and bridges presents an opportunity to reduce tax burden inequity on low-income families. This Economy Matters article looks at alternatives offered in an Atlanta Fed research paper.
The tax on gasoline has long been a reliable source of revenue for maintaining roads, but will the growing popularity of electric vehicles disrupt this formula? This episode of the Economy Matters podcast discusses Atlanta Fed research into the question.
Economic changes inevitably follow demographic changes. In this episode of the Economy Matters podcast, Atlanta Fed economist Toni Braun talks about his research into the aging of the US population and what it might mean for the macroeconomy, including the inflation rate.
Consumers carry expensive credit card debt because they want to keep their cash to pay monthly expenses. This article examines a recent study of the relationship of debt to liquid assets.
Labor quality and availability are by far the most pressing concerns cited by businesses large and small at the start of 2023. This Economy Matters examines the results of two recent surveys conducted by the Atlanta Fed.
Why do some firms thrive and even spin off other successful firms? Atlanta Fed research economist Salomé Baslandze joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss her research into the question.
The significant barriers Black and Hispanic borrowers face in qualifying for home loans are surpassed by the difficulty in borrowing against the equity in the homes. This Economy Matters article recaps one of the first analyses of racial disparities in access to mortgage equity withdrawal products.
During the pandemic, many mortgage borrowers benefited from policies designed to ease financial pressures. But did they benefit equally? This Economy Matters article looks at recent Atlanta Fed research on mortgage refinancing.
Population aging is the single biggest reason for the US worker shortage, fueling inflation. This Economy Matters article reviews research that shows almost all of the increase in the 16-and-older population has been among seniors.
Recent Atlanta Fed research examined the marriage penalty and found that, over a lifetime, low-income women with children fare better financially when single rather than married. This Economy Matters article summarizes the research’s findings and recommendations.
Atlanta Fed research suggests mission-driven financial institutions and worker training programs collaborate to fill gaps in adult worker development and education. This Economy Matters article examines how three successful collaborations could be replicated in an underserved area of southwest Georgia.
Survey results of pilot programs indicate the Career Ladder Identifier and Financial Forecaster (CLIFF) delivers useful information. This Economy Matters article reviews reports from users in three states.
When US filmmakers gained greater access to the lucrative market in China, they faced a challenge. This Economy Matters article examines research that shows how they balanced better access with pleasing a risky and uncertain audience.
Atlanta Fed president and chief executive officer Raphael Bostic discussed the relevance of economic inequality in Fed decision-making during a conversation with David J. Lynch, the Washington Post's global economics correspondent. This Economy Matters article recaps the discussion.
Latino-owned businesses represented the lowest proportion among races and ethnicities to seek any type of financial assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Economy Matters for a discussion of Atlanta Fed research that looked into the reasons.
A big revitalization project aims to transform a gritty section of south St. Petersburg, Florida. In this Economy Matters article, Atlanta Fed officials heard community leaders discuss the state of inclusive economic growth in their city.
Federal assistance during the pandemic provided many vulnerable workers with an invaluable lifeline. But did the assistance have consequences for today’s labor force? This Economy Matters article looks at recent Atlanta Fed research into workforce trends.
Community banks occupy a crucial, but often unheralded, role in local economies. In this Economy Matters article, two top Atlanta Fed executives share their observations on community banks and their importance.
The pandemic’s impact on the economy significantly complicated how we measure gross domestic product. Pat Higgins, an Atlanta Fed economist, joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss the GDPNow tool and recent developments in gross domestic product.
A shift in Black wealth away from real estate and toward pensions could have significant ramifications in the future transfer of wealth from older to younger generations. This Economy Matters article looks at another wrinkle in the complex tapestry of household wealth.
Public comments about a potential central bank digital currency now available for public review present a wide range of opinions. This Economy Matters article looks at privacy implications raised by consumers and how technology might address them.
The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow tool is watched closely these days amid concerns about inflation and the Fed’s raising of the fed funds rate. Read this Economy Matters article for a look at what GDPNow is and what it is not.
La herramienta GDPNow de la Reserva Federal de Atlanta es objeto de un atento seguimiento estos días, en medio de la preocupación por la inflación y la subida del tipo de interés de los fondos federales por parte de la Reserva Federal.
When different researchers view the same situation in different ways, policy recommendations can be muddled. This Economy Matters article looks at an interdisciplinary effort to bridge the gap between economists and epidemiologists.
Changes in monetary policy can affect different households in different ways. This Economy Matters article looks at recent Atlanta Fed research to explore the varying impact and why the age of the household could matter in viewing policy changes.
The aftermath of the pandemic could reveal that Black workers have lost some of the gains they had made in the labor market. This article looks at recent Atlanta Fed research that examined factors at work and how to blunt their impact.
The U.S. government spent massively to fight WWII, and it poured huge resources into combating COVID. This Economy Matters article examines work by an Atlanta Fed researcher who sought to discover if parallels exist between the economic effects of such spending.
Millions of jobs in restaurants and other businesses have disappeared because of COVID-19, creating a reshuffling that could last for years. This Economy Matters article examines the impact of the pandemic on the composition of jobs.
Someone’s health status can determine whether they remain in the workforce. This Economy Matters article looks at recent Atlanta Fed research into the relationship between health and lifetime earnings inequality.
Measuring inflation has always been complex, and doing it during a pandemic is especially complicated. Economy Matters presents an interview with an Atlanta Fed economist who closely watches the movement of prices in the economy.
Small businesses in the Southeast are considering what it will take for them to recover from the COVID-19-induced recession. This Economy Matters article examines what could help even the hardest-hit businesses emerge stronger from the crisis.
As economic uncertainty remains high, Atlanta Fed researchers focus on understanding what it means for the future. This Economy Matters article looks at some of the ways Atlanta Fed researchers try to understand economic uncertainty.
For generations of Black Americans, historically Black college and universities have been an important rung on the ladder of economic success. This Economy Matters article looks at new Atlanta Fed research into their role in the economy and what the schools bring to an historically underserved population.
The Federal Reserve regularly assesses Americans’ financial situation. This Economy Matters article summarizes the Fed’s latest snapshot and looks at how the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic affected people’s finances.
Nearly all firms have been hit by the coronavirus pandemic, but small firms have been hit the hardest. A recent Federal Reserve study surveyed small businesses about business conditions and expectations, and this Economy Matters article looks at the results.
Residential real estate, long a bulwark of the southeastern economy, has been dampened by COVID-19. This Economy Matters article examines recent poll results to view the pandemic’s impact on the industry.
The coronavirus pandemic has profoundly affected employment. This Economy Matters article introduces the Atlanta Fed's updated state-level Jobs Calculator, using it to show possible future scenarios, including what it would take to return to pre-pandemic employment numbers.
Much has been written about the digital revolution's impact on developed economies, but what about developing and emerging economies? The Economy Matters podcast features an Atlanta Fed economist who discusses his research into the question.
In this special episode of the Economy Matters podcast, Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic talks with researcher Anthony Orlando about income inequality and how a seemingly national problem can have solutions that begin close to home.
In this special episode of the Economy Matters podcast, Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic talks with author James Fallows about Our Town, his book that attempts to deepen our understanding of American social, regional, and cultural diversity.
Trade negotiations always require patience and persistence, and the pending deal among the United States, Canada, and Mexico was no different. An Economy Matters story presents the perspectives of Mexico's and Canada's diplomats.
The insights of the members of the Federal Open Market Committee go into formulating the "dot plot," a visual depiction of how they see the future path of the fed funds rate. This Economy Matters article explains what the dot plot is—and isn't.
Venture capital is always on the lookout for the Next Big Thing. Economy Matters looks at the research of an Atlanta Fed economist who furthers our understanding of the important role venture capital plays in the U.S. economy.
What role does venture capital play in finding and nurturing the Next Big Thing? The Economy Matters podcast tries to answer that question by talking to an Atlanta Fed economist about venture capital's impact on firm growth and employment.
In this special episode of the Economy Matters podcast, Meghan Cummings of the Women's Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation talks with Atlanta Fed research director Dave Altig about the benefits cliff and ways employers can make the workplace more accommodating to lower-wage employees.
China and its economy—the world's second largest, after only the United States—have become staples of the daily news cycle. Economy Matters spoke to an Atlanta Fed economist about Chinese trade, economic growth, the unrest in Hong Kong, and more.
Restricting teens' ability to drive has had measurable improvements on accident rates, but the restrictions have also impeded their ability to participate in the labor force. An Economy Matters article looks at Atlanta Fed research into the impact of teen driving restrictions.
What ignites an economic expansion? What brings one to a halt? The answer: it depends. Economy Matters looks at the business cycle and why its behavior is inherently challenging to predict.
Gaining a better understanding of people's health is key to fashioning policies that serve them better as they age and become more frail. Economy Matters examines Atlanta Fed research into the frailty index, a tool that helps assess individuals' well-being.
States have grown increasingly strict about novice teenage drivers. The Economy Matters podcast talks to an Atlanta Fed economist about the impact of stricter policies on teen labor force participation.
Some workers are forced to choose between a pay raise and the loss of a crucial form of public assistance. Economy Matters looks at the vexing phenomenon known as the "benefits cliff" and how to reduce its challenge.
Sometimes an area's rents increase faster than house prices. But sometimes they don't. This episode of the Economy Matters podcast discusses the price-rent ratio and what it indicates about housing markets.
The 2017 tax law implemented extensive changes to people's deductions, but the law's impact varied widely among states. Economy Matters looks at some conclusions based on recent research from the Atlanta Fed.
Safeguarding personal data is a challenge in our digital era. In this special episode of the Economy Matters podcast, Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic speaks with Heinz College professor Alessandro Acquisti about the field of privacy economics.
Does economic history hold any lessons about an economy in a sustained period of full employment? Atlanta Fed economist Julie Hotchkiss discusses her recent research into the question on this episode of the Economy Matters podcast.
Brazil, Latin America's largest economy and an important U.S. trading partner, is feeling optimistic about its economic future after years of sluggish growth and uncertainty. Economy Matters presents some expert views of the country's prospects.
The popular perception of millennials is that their habits differ markedly from those of older generations. But Economy Matters looks at recent survey data and learns that—at least in terms of how they spend money—they're not very different after all.
If one thing is certain, it's that the Atlanta Fed is measuring uncertainty. Economy Matters discusses the Survey of Business Uncertainty, which recently made its debut.
When the unemployment rate becomes very low, is it beneficial to try to keep it there? An Atlanta Fed economist looked into the question, and Economy Matters discusses her research.