Journal Article
Three faces of low inflation: U.S., Japan and the Euro area
Li, Li; Contessi, Silvio (2014-07)
The Regional Economist

Journal Article
Multifamily rental housing is growing: “yesterday’s buyer is today’s tenant”
Li, Li; Contessi, Silvio (2013-01)
The Regional Economist , Issue Jan

Journal Article
An international perspective on the recent behavior of inflation
De Pace, Pierangelo; Li, Li; Contessi, Silvio (2014)
Several commentators have been concerned about the possibility that the euro area may be experiencing disinflation with the risk of deflation. However, the euro area is not the only economy navigating the risky waters of low inflation. Several other advanced economies have recently experienced below-target inflation as well as some actual deflation. In this article, the authors collect data for nine advanced economies and document several facts about the behavior of inflation during the 2002-14 period. First, they show that the relationship between inflation rates and short-term rates ...
Review , Volume 96 , Issue 3 , Pages 267-294

Journal Article
Debt crisis in Europe is easing, but stability remains a long way off
Li, Li; Contessi, Silvio (2014-04)
The Regional Economist

Journal Article
International trade, female labor, and entrepreneurship in MENA countries
Contessi, Silvio; De Nicola, Francesca; Li, Li (2013-01)
Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) countries stand out in international comparisons of de jure obstacles to female employment and entrepreneurship. These obstacles manifest themselves in low rates of female labor participation, entrepreneurship, and ownership. Recent research suggests a connection between international trade and female labor participation. In this article, the authors focus on the relationship between international trade and gender in the MENA countries. They first analyze female labor as a production factor and then focus on female entrepreneurship and firm ownership. ...
Review , Issue Jan , Pages 89-114

Working Paper
International trade, female labor, and entrepreneurship in MENA countries
De Nicola, Francesca; Li, Li; Contessi, Silvio (2012)
Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) countries stand out in international comparisons of de jure obstacles to female employment and entrepreneurship. These obstacles are mirrored in low female labor rate participation and low entrepreneurship and ownership rates. Recent research suggests a connection between international trade and female labor participation. In this article, the authors focus on the relationship between international trade and gender in the MENA countries first analyzing female labor as a production factor, and then focusing on female entrepreneurship and firm ownership. ...
Working Papers , Paper 2012-053

Journal Article
Around the World, Gender Gaps Ebb and Flow
Li, Li; Contessi, Silvio (2014-01)
The Regional Economist

Newsletter
Higher gasoline prices: temporary or time to buy a hybrid?
Wolla, Scott A.; Li, Li (2012-09)
Drivers may wonder whether the most recent spike in gasoline prices is temporary or will be longer lasting. Will prices eventually decline?maybe even to below $3 per gallon? Or is it time for drivers to alter their driving habits, maybe by buying a hybrid car? Be sure to read the September 2012 issue of Page One Economics Newsletter ??Higher Gasoline Prices: Temporary or Time to Buy a Hybrid???for a discussion of factors that might influence that decision.
Page One Economics Newsletter

Journal Article
Is the Fed monetizing government debt?
Andolfatto, David; Li, Li (2013)
Under this latter scenario, the Fed is not monetizing government debt ? it is simply managing the supply of the monetary base in accordance with the goals set by its dual mandate.
Economic Synopses

Journal Article
Foreign direct investment in the United States during the financial crisis
Li, Li; Contessi, Silvio (2012)
FDI flows from overseas parent companies contracted, but intracompany debt and reinvested earnings were affected much more than equity FDI.>
Economic Synopses