Forefront Archives
Vol. 2, No. 3
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Fall 2011
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President’s Message
- Sandra Pianalto
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As an economic policymaker, I can assure you that the Federal Reserve will do all it can to move us past the Great Recession once and for all.
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Upfront: Toward Mobile Payments
- Daniel A Littman and Cindy Merritt
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When will Americans really start using their smartphones like wallets?
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Generation Recession?
- Mark S Sniderman
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The evolution of the Great Depression should serve as a grim reminder that much remains unknown about the ultimate footprint that the Great Recession will have on the nation.
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Unemployment and the Great Recession
- Murat Tasci
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Is high unemployment here to stay?
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Forefront Looks at "Generation Recession"
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Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland economists examine the many forces that will determine how "great" the most recent recession turns out to be. Find the articles, plus our interview with economic historian Price Fishback, in the fall 2011 issue of Forefront.
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Survey Says: Consumer Attitudes May Hold the Key to a Sustained Recovery
- Doug Campbell and Margaret Jacobson
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A look at survey data on household sentiment shows the recession’s impact across a range of demographic groups, including young people and the middle-class.
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The Labor Force: To Work or Not to Work
- Daniel Hartley
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Why economists pay attention to the labor force participation rate.
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Spent: Why Americans Are Saving So Much...
- Doug Campbell
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...and why it makes a difference.
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Wealth Building for Low-Income Families
- Doug Campbell
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It’s not easy, but a growing number of innovative financial products show it’s possible.
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Renting: The New American Dream
- Amy Koehnen
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Fallout in the housing market has made renting a more sensible choice for many families.
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Watching and Waiting
- Anne DiTeodoro
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Pinning hopes on small business to reignite the economy may not be the best idea.
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Use It or Lose It: College Grads and Underemployment
- Mary Zenker
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Growing numbers of college graduates are finding themselves with jobs that don’t actually require a higher education.
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Interview with Price Fishback
- Mark S Sniderman
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University of Arizona economic historian Price Fishback compares the Great Depression with the Great Recession and finds reason for optimism that America will recover from the latest downturn.
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Book Review: The Economics of Enough: How to Run the Economy as if the Future Matters
- Robin Ratliff
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By Diane Coyle, a British economist who runs the consultancy Enlightenment Economics.
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