Journal Article
Improving the impact of federal aid to the states
Mattoon, Richard H.; Haleco-Meyer, Vanessa; Foster, Taft (2010-07)
In response to recessions beginning in 1973, 2001, and 2007, the federal government provided financial aid to states with the dual goals of stabilizing state finances and stimulating the economy. The timing of fund provision and the ultimate allocation of funds were often less than optimal. The authors look at how to design a more effective process for starting and stopping state aid.
Economic Perspectives , Volume 34 , Issue Q III , Pages 66-82

Journal Article
Unemployment among recent veterans during the Great Recession
Foster, Taft; Faberman, R. Jason (2013-01)
The authors find that prolonged deployments overseas account for much of the difference in unemployment rates between recent veterans and nonveterans during the Great Recession.
Economic Perspectives , Volume 37 , Issue Q I , Pages 1-13

Newsletter
Raising automotive fuel efficiency
Klier, Thomas H.; Foster, Taft (2009-09)
The Obama administration recently moved up the schedule for achieving the fuel efficiency standards set forth by Congress in the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act. The deadline for meeting these standards is now vehicle model year 2016 instead of 2020.
Chicago Fed Letter , Issue Sep