Fourth Quarter, Volume 2, Number 4

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
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Volume 2, Number 4, Fourth Quarter 2000
		CURRENT ISSUE Living in an 800 MHz Economy

		COVER STORY Nation and Southeast Set for Slower but Solid Growth in 2001 Growth in both the nation and the region in 2001 is likely to be slower than the rapid pace experienced during the latter part of the 1990s and the first half of 2000, but no serious economic setbacks are expected in the coming year.

		FEATURES Southeast Stays on Course For 2001: Slow but Steady As the nation goes, so goes the Southeast — economically speaking, that is. Like the nation, the Southeast enjoyed a strong economic performance in 2000. For 2001, solid economic growth is still on deck for the region although at a slower rate than experienced for much of the past few years. This article looks at what’s in store for each of the region’s six states.
		Recoveries in Latin America Promise More Growth in 2001 In 2000 many Latin American economies rebounded strongly from a rough year in 1999. The region as a whole should continue this economic improvement in 2001. Economic ties between Latin America and the United States should strengthen as U.S. businesses seek out further opportunities in Latin America’s expanding economies.

		DEPARTMENTS Research Notes & News Dollar Index Southeastern Economic Indicators