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The economic impact of broadband deployment in Kentucky
Significant resources are being invested by government and the private sector in broadband infrastructure to increase broadband deployment and use. With a unique dataset of broadband availability (sorted by county), the authors assess whether broadband infrastructure has affected the industrial competitiveness of Kentucky counties. Their results suggest that broadband availability increases employment growth in some industries but not others.
Nearly One Billion Notes and a 90,000-Pound Door: Peek inside Our Vault
Take a look inside the cash vault at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, where nearly 1 billion currency notes are processed each year. The vault door weighs 90,000 pounds.
Five Things to Know about FedNow, Right Now
The Federal Reserve is making real-time payments available to banks and credit unions of any size with FedNow, a new instant payments service.
5 Things to Know about the U.S. Trade Deficit
The difference between exports and imports is what most people think of when they hear ''trade deficit.'' The U.S. has consistently run a trade deficit since the 1970s.
Happy Holidata from the St. Louis Fed
Find interesting data about the holiday season with information about online shopping, cookies, candy and charitable giving.
Four Considerations When Comparing the 1918-19 Influenza and COVID-19
The 1918-19 influenza and COVID-19 global pandemics both have left death and economic fallout in their wakes--but is all else equal between them?
Navigating the ABCs of CBDCs--Central Bank Digital Currencies
In short videos, a St. Louis Fed economist answered questions on central bank digital currencies, including about possible effects on privacy and bank lending.
What to Do with Ripped, Torn or Damaged Money
Will banks exchange ripped money? If more than half a paper note is present, you may be able to exchange worn currency at a commercial bank. But mutilated cash may require redemption through the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Four Simple Ways to Spot Counterfeit Currency
To identify or detect counterfeit money: You should feel the bill, check for color-shifting ink, look for a security ribbon and examine the microprinting.
A Tale of the Airline Industry: Shrinking Seats, Missing Meals, Less Legroom
Seeing smaller seats on your flight? You aren't alone. Learn the economics of the airline industry in this blog post that details the history of regulation, consumer demand and competition.