The Region June 2002 | The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Banking and Policy Issues Magazine

June 2002

Interview with Gary Becker

Nobel prize-winning economist discusses his views on moral

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Gary Stern, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, in a speech to the Georgia Council on Economic Education, emphasizes the importance of economic education in improving overall economic and financial literacy.

From Pocketbook to Policymaking, Economic Education Matters
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Articles

A Punishing Debate
Does the death penalty deter homicide? New economic studies seek the answer to an age-old question.
Gross Domestic Product: Understanding News from Noise
What is GDP? What does it tell us about the performance of the nation's economy?
We Have Met the Federal Government and the Federal Government Is Us
Guest Editorial: Minneapolis Fed Vice President Preston Miller reminds taxpayers to think critically about federal spending programs.