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Women Making Their Economic Marks from the Labor Force to Pop Culture
Fed resources offer a view of women in economic history, from their participation in the labor force to their leadership in the economics field.
The Human Side of Macroeconomics Motivates a Fed Economist
Fed economist Stephanie Aaronson gave examples of research that has helped inform monetary policy in a keynote speech at the 2023 Women in Economics Symposium.
Growing Up during Economic Crises Sparks Interest in Econ
High inflation in the former Soviet Union, an economic crisis in Costa Rica and economic shocks in Nigeria helped shape three economists' childhood views of their future careers.
Recipes for Rural Prosperity as Populations Change
Some rural areas are shrinking as young people move away, while others are absorbing an influx of newer U.S. residents. What should rural communities consider as their populations shift?
What Does the Fed Look at to Predict Recessions?
Accurately predicting recessions is hard to do. But the Fed keeps an eye on a variety of indicators to forecast which way the economy is heading.
What Makes a Market an Oligopoly?
Markets in which only a few sellers or suppliers dominate are oligopolies. What happens to prices depends on whether the companies are cooperating or competing.
Stories of Classroom Economics Inspiration
In the Sneak-a-nomics podcast series, educators explained how everything from Legos to lemonade sparked ideas for economics lessons.
Historic Facts about Your Thanksgiving Spread
Help yourself to four tidbits of history about the food that has your holiday table groaning.
Health, Wealth and Education: Is There a Link for Countries?
Poorer countries have gained on richer ones in life expectancy and education in past decades, but their economies haven't done as well in catching up.
How the Pandemic Has Affected Meals and Their Prices
The COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to control it have changed consumers' eating and drinking habits, and have driven up prices for some food, like pork, and pushed others down.