Fourth Quarter, Volume 1, Number 4

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
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Volume 1, Number 4, Fourth Quarter 1999
		CURRENT ISSUE Recognizing Economic Shifts Is Key to Effective Policy

		COVER STORY U.S. and Southeastern Economies to Remain on Solid Ground in 2000 Barring any significant economic shock, the unprecedented national expansion of the last eight and a half years should continue in 2000. As this article indicates, while the nation's economy will grow more slowly than its rapid pace of the past few years, both the nation and the region should remain on solid economic footing in the coming year.

		FEATURES Southeast Set to Sustain Economic Pace in 2000 What's on tap economically for the Southeast in 2000? According to the Atlanta Fed's regional research staff, the region's economic performance in the coming year should be quite similar to that of 1999. This article details what the new year holds for each of the region's six states.
		Latin America Hopes for Brighter Prospects in New Year After experiencing many economic blows during the past several years, Latin America looks to improve economically in 2000 as conditions appear to be easing slightly in the region. As the Atlanta Fed's Latin America Research Group indicates, while the outlook appears more positive for the coming year, continued economic reforms by the region's leaders may be important to improving long-term performance.

		DEPARTMENTS Research Notes Dollar Index Southeastern Economic Indicators Southeastern Manufacturing Survey