Economic Research
Economic ResearchTopic - Labor
The cost of living
Health care spending is higher than ever and still climbing. Why? And what can be done about it?
Douglas Clement
May 2002 - fedgazette
Big house on the prairie
Despite protests by some, small town leaders have sought out prisons as economic saviors. Both the critics' deepest fears and the boosters' highest hopes are likely to go unfulfilled.
Douglas Clement
January 2002 - fedgazette
District economy slowed in 2001; expected to remain sluggish in 2002
2002 Ninth District Economic Outlook
Toby Madden, Rob Grunewald
January 2002 - fedgazette
Economy in recession
Rob Grunewald
January 2002 - fedgazette
Private vs. public: the prison debate
Can private prisons save tax dollars? The evidence is inconclusive.
Douglas Clement
January 2002 - fedgazette
Wanted criminals
For two decades, prisons have been a growth strategy for small towns. Does the strategy work? And will it in the future?
Douglas Clement
January 2002 - fedgazette
Beige Book reflects weakened economic conditions in district
November 2001 - fedgazette
District activity echoes slow national growth
District Economic Review
Toby Madden, Rob Grunewald
July 2001 - fedgazette
Ninth District Education—by the numbers
Rob Grunewald
July 2001 - fedgazette
Ninth District economy mirrors the U.S. slowdown.
What is the impact of the slowdown on employment?
Toby Madden
July 2001 - fedgazette
What is the current job market outlook for college graduates? Has it changed in the past year?
District Voices
July 2001 - fedgazette
Do Unions Work?
What are the economic pros and cons of labor unions?
Douglas Clement
May 2001 - fedgazette
Labor Pains
Union strength has reached a low point in the Ninth District, with few bright spots. What brought unions to their knees? And will they rise again?
Douglas Clement
May 2001 - fedgazette
Phone Home
Call centers are finding a lot to like in the district, which might have long-term impact on small cities
Ronald A. Wirtz
May 2001 - fedgazette
State of the Union
Labor unions have a long and proud heritage in Ninth District states. This issue's cover stories look at that legacy and the changes that have occurred over time
Douglas Clement
May 2001 - fedgazette
