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Author:Martinek, Christopher J. 

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Eighth District population growth follows national pattern

The Regional Economist , Issue Jul , Pages 18-19

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Employment growth mixed across Eighth District

The Regional Economist , Issue Jan , Pages 20-21

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Immigrants: skills, occupations and locations

The Regional Economist , Issue Oct , Pages 18-19

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Early childhood education

Which public investment offers greater returns?a subsidy for a sports stadium or early childhood education? It might surprise some, but the answer is an investment in early childhood education. A research study from the Federal Reserve found a 16 percent return on such an investment, with 80 percent of the return going to the general public. The October 2009 Newsletter explains the lifelong benefits of early childhood education.
Liber8 Economic Information Newsletter , Issue Oct

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Which came first-democracy or growth?

Most economists agree that economic freedom promotes growth, but fewer agree that more political freedom improves economic performance as well. Chile of the 1970s and 1980s and China today are just two autocracies with strong economies.
The Regional Economist , Issue Apr , Pages 4-6

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Which came first—better education or better health?

Better-educated people appear to be in better health than less-educated people. But does more education cause better health, or are there other factors at play ? such as income and access to information?
The Regional Economist , Issue Apr , Pages 6-7

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The dismal science tackles happiness data

While many believe that money does buy happiness, research shows that richer people aren't necessarily happier people, especially in the United States.
The Regional Economist , Issue Jan , Pages 14-15

Newsletter
A crack in the nest egg: are Americans doing enough to save for retirement?

Before the current recession, soaring stock prices and housing values made many Americans feel well off, and thus many were lax in saving for retirement. The current financial market downturn has erased much of the previous gains, leaving many workers unprepared for retirement.
Liber8 Economic Information Newsletter , Issue May

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District fares better than nation as prime-mortgage problems escalate

The Regional Economist , Issue Jul , Pages 20-21

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Corporate social responsibility can be profitable

Businesses have found that it can pay off to engage in social stewardship, such as donating to charity, protecting the environment and nurturing a diverse and safe workplace.
The Regional Economist , Issue Apr , Pages 4-5

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