Journal Article
Immigration at the extremes of the skill distribution
Martinek, Christopher J.; Hernandez-Murillo, Ruben (2011)
According to economists, in the 1980s and 1990s, immigration of low-skilled workers may have increased the labor supply of highly skilled women, and immigration of highly skilled workers may have increased the rate of innovation in the United States.
Economic Synopses

Journal Article
Should real estate prices be falling more in the eighth district?
Martinek, Christopher J.; Badel, Alejandro (2010-07)
The Regional Economist , Issue Jul , Pages 24-26

Journal Article
District fares better than nation as prime-mortgage problems escalate
Aubuchon, Craig P.; Martinek, Christopher J.; Hernandez-Murillo, Ruben; Bandyopadhyay, Subhayu (2009-07)
The Regional Economist , Issue Jul , Pages 20-21

Journal Article
The effects of education on health
Martinek, Christopher J.; Hernandez-Murillo, Ruben (2011)
In the United States, wide disparity exists in the health of individuals with different levels of education
Economic Synopses

Journal Article
U.S. exporters: rare but beneficial
Martinek, Christopher J.; Hernandez-Murillo, Ruben (2007-10)
Even though the U.S. is one of the world's leading exporters, few companies actually sell abroad. One reason may be that exporting requires a company to be highly productive.
The Regional Economist , Issue Oct , Pages 12-13

Journal Article
Which came first-democracy or growth?
Martinek, Christopher J.; Hernandez-Murillo, Ruben (2008-04)
Most economists agree that economic freedom promotes growth, but fewer agree that more political freedom improves economic performance as well. Chile of the 1970s and 1980s and China today are just two autocracies with strong economies.
The Regional Economist , Issue Apr , Pages 4-6

Journal Article
Eighth District population growth follows national pattern
Aubuchon, Craig P.; Martinek, Christopher J.; Hernandez-Murillo, Ruben; Bandyopadhyay, Subhayu (2008-07)
The Regional Economist , Issue Jul , Pages 18-19

Journal Article
Corporate social responsibility can be profitable
Martinek, Christopher J.; Hernandez-Murillo, Ruben (2009-04)
Businesses have found that it can pay off to engage in social stewardship, such as donating to charity, protecting the environment and nurturing a diverse and safe workplace.
The Regional Economist , Issue Apr , Pages 4-5

Journal Article
Immigrants: skills, occupations and locations
Martinek, Christopher J.; Hernandez-Murillo, Ruben (2011-10)
The Regional Economist , Issue Oct , Pages 18-19

Newsletter
Baby boomer retirement
Martinek, Christopher J. (2008-03)
Over the course of the next two decades, an average of 10,000 baby boomers per day will reach retirement age. Their retirement will cause a surge in federal spending. This month's Newsletter shows how the retirement of the baby boomers will affect government programs such as Social Security and Medicare and the federal budget.
Liber8 Economic Information Newsletter , Issue March