Recent activity in the U.S. housing market has been widely perceived as disappointing.
Look for our next post on March 23.
September 8, 2014
Introducing the SCE Housing Survey
In February 2014, we administered a survey on housing-related issues to the Survey of Consumer Expectations (SCE) panelists.
September 5, 2014
Crisis Chronicles: The British Export Bubble of 1810 and Pegged versus Floating Exchange Rates
In the early 1800s, Napoleon’s plan to defeat Britain was to destroy its ability to trade.
September 4, 2014
Are the Job Prospects of Recent College Graduates Improving?
The promise of finding a good job upon graduation has always been an important consideration when weighing the value of a college degree.
College May Not Pay Off for Everyone
In our recent Current Issues article and blog posts on the value of a college degree, we showed that the economic benefits of a bachelor’s degree still far outweigh the costs.
September 3, 2014
Staying in College Longer Than Four Years Costs More Than You Might Think
In yesterday’s blog post and in our recent article in the New York Fed’s Current Issues series, we showed that the economic benefits of a bachelor’s degree still outweigh the costs, on average, even in today’s difficult labor market.
Just Released: N.Y. Fed’s Emanuel Moench to Become Head of Research at the Deutsche Bundesbank
No one can accuse the Federal Reserve Bank of New York of not being a big supporter of central bank cooperation.
September 2, 2014
From Our Archive: Reading Labor Market Slack
In her speech “Labor Market Dynamics and Monetary Policy” at the Kansas City Fed’s recent Jackson Hole symposium, Fed chairwoman Janet Yellen discussed economic puzzles challenging policymakers, including topics we’ve addressed on Liberty Street Economics.
The Value of a College Degree
Not so long ago, people rarely questioned the value of a college degree. A bachelor’s degree was seen as a surefire ticket to a career-oriented, good-paying job.
August 25, 2014
Turnover in Fedwire Funds Has Dropped Considerably since the Crisis, but It’s Okay
Funds Service is a large-value payment system, operated by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, that facilitates more than $3 trillion a day in payments.
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