Recently added articles from Regional Economist:

Neighborhoods That Don't Work

Apr 01, 2008; Rodean, Allison K; Wheeler, Christopher H ... Within any metropolitan area in the United States, there are vast differences in the economic well-being of individuals residing in different neighborhoods. Some areas tend to be populated by individuals with high incomes and levels of education; others, by those who are substantially less ...

Which Came First-Democracy or Growth?

Apr 01, 2008; Hernández-Murillo, Rubén; Martinek, Christopher J ... In today's world, most rich countries are democratic and most dictatorships are poor. In the U.S., democracy goes hand in hand with political institutions that promote economic freedom-an environment characterized by the protection of private property and the ability of individuals to engage in ...

Extra Credit: The Rise of Short-term Liabilities

Apr 01, 2008; Engemann, Kristie M; Owyang, Michael T ... The average American is carrying more debt than ever. According to the 2004 Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF), the percentage of families holding debt rose from 72.3 percent in 1989 to 76.4 percent in 2004. Among families holding debt, the median value of the debt more than doubled during that ...

The Federal Reserve Seeks To Protect Consumers

Apr 01, 2008; Blei, Sharon K ... Recent problems in the subprime mortgage markets highlight the importance of consumer protection in the financial services sector. Financial services are an essential part of everyday life. Deceptive and unfair financial practices can cause serious problems for consumers and threaten to ...