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President Bullard Speaks with High Schoolers
At a recent meeting, members of the St. Louis Fed's student board of directors were encouraged to learn technical skills and study economics.
Give Thanks for Economic Education
The holiday season can present countless opportunities to talk about savings, spending, how to pay for things and more. Check out these free resources from Econ Ed at the St. Louis Fed.
Here's Why the U.S. No Longer Follows a Gold Standard
Calls for the U.S. to tie its currency to the price of gold still occur. What is the gold standard, and why does the U.S. no longer use it?
'How I Got into Economics': Prominent Women Share Their Stories
Women are underrepresented in the economics field. Among those who've excelled, what inspired them to start?
Holiday Retail Trends, Past and Present(s)
Survey data showed Americans planning to spend $1,048 on average for the 2019 season, up 4% from 2018. Here's a look at seasonal sales and retailers' expectations.
The Impact of Mothers: Stories from Three Economists
Three women making their marks in the field of economics highlighted the power of mothers as mentors, role models and teachers in recent Women in Economics podcast episodes.
Building on a Legacy of Service
Thousands of public servants have worked in commitment to a strong and resilient economy at the St. Louis Fed's main building since it opened in 1925.
Are Low Interest Rates Better for Savers or Borrowers?
The obvious answer might seem to be borrowers. But when you factor in low inflation, savers can earn a higher real interest rate than they realized.
Mary Daly's Mentors Include Her Counselor, Professor--and Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen
From high school dropout to San Francisco Fed research director: In this Women in Economics podcast interview, Daly shares the importance of mentors.
From Complex Supply Chains to Bottlenecks to Inflation
The process of making some products has grown more fragmented and complex, meaning now-global supply chains are more exposed to shocks, an economist said.