Journal Article
Secured and Unsecured Debt Over the Business Cycle
Wen, Yi; Arias, Maria A. (2017)
Unsecured debt better predicts economic activity than secured debt
Economic Synopses , Issue 1 , Pages 1-2

Journal Article
Does the Pullback in the Bond Market Matter?
Arias, Maria A.; Restrepo-Echavarria, Paulina (2016)
Foreign demand for U.S. Treasuries might be crucial in keeping a cap on U.S. borrowing costs.
Economic Synopses , Issue 24 , Pages 1-2

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A report on economic conditions in the Memphis zone
McGillicuddy, Joseph; Kliesen, Kevin L.; Neely, Michelle Clark; Crews, Jonas C.; Shell, Hannah; Eubanks, Daniel; Arias, Maria A.; Kerdnunvong, Usa (2015-07)
Burgundy Books , Issue 3Q

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Recovery from the Great Recession Has Varied around the World
Wen, Yi; Arias, Maria A. (2015-10)
Since 2009, percentage growth in GDP has been the highest in Asia and Africa and the lowest in Europe, followed by North America. The mediocre performance on the latter two continents could have something to do with their advanced and open financial systems, which might have made it easier for the global financial crisis to spread through them.
The Regional Economist , Issue Oct

Journal Article
The liquidity trap: an alternative explanation for today's low inflation
Wen, Yi; Arias, Maria A. (2014-04)
In contrast with many people?s expectations, the Fed?s injection of $3.5 trillion into the economy caused no significant inflation or increases in the price level. There are many possible explanations in the mainstream; an alternative is a liquidity trap.
The Regional Economist

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A report on economic conditions in the Louisville zone
Ricketts, Lowell R.; Kliesen, Kevin L.; Neely, Michelle Clark; Eubanks, Daniel; Arias, Maria A.; Cooke, Diana A.; McCrory, Peter B. (2014-10)
Burgundy Books , Issue 4Q

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Sovereign Debt Crisis in Europe Recalls the Lost Decade in Latin America
Arias, Maria A.; Restrepo-Echavarria, Paulina (2015-01)
In many ways, the European debt crisis is reminiscent of Latin America's experience in the 1980s, characterized by a period of high growth interrupted by an external shock. But there are some notable differences.
The Regional Economist , Issue Jan

Journal Article
A report on economic conditions in the Memphis zone
Grover, Sean P.; Ricketts, Lowell R.; Kliesen, Kevin L.; Neely, Michelle Clark; Arias, Maria A.; Cooke, Diana A.; McCrory, Peter B. (2014-07)
Burgundy Books , Issue 3Q

Journal Article
Food Prices and Inflation in China and the U.S. Are Following Similar Paths
Wen, Yi; Arias, Maria A. (2014-10)
A look at food prices in the two countries helps to explain the increasing correlation in their inflation patterns. One reason why their food prices are moving together is the increased trade between the countries.
The Regional Economist

Journal Article
A report on economic conditions in the St. Louis zone
Ricketts, Lowell R.; Kliesen, Kevin L.; Neely, Michelle Clark; Shell, Hannah; Eubanks, Daniel; Arias, Maria A.; Cooke, Diana A.; McCrory, Peter B. (2015-01)
Burgundy Books , Issue 1Q