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Data Releases with FRED
Learn how economic statistics are assembled and made accessible in FRED.
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When the Unexpected Happens, Be Ready with an Emergency Fund
Learn how to prepare for unexpected expenses and protect your financial future.
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What Is the Balance of Payments?
Learn about the accounting system used in the U.S. to measure international trade transactions.
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Understanding the Federal Budget
Analyze the federal budget and the differences between annual deficit spending and the national debt.
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An Economic Guide To Giving the Perfect Gift
Learn how consumer surplus and social utility are used to measure the value of gifts.
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Buy Now, Pay Later: A Credit Alternative
Learn how the alternative credit option known as “buy now, pay later” has evolved, how it is designed, and how this installment loan works.
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Fruit of the Boom: The Impact of the Industrial Revolution on Economic Growth
This article uses the history of the Industrial Revolution to highlight economic growth in eighteenth century England.
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The Fed’s Balance Sheet and Ample Reserves
Learn how the Federal Reserve uses its balance sheet in a sustainable ample-reserves regime.
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The Labor Market for Influencers
The market for influencers can be characterized as a winner-take-all market where small differences in ability or other human capital translate to larger differences in pay.
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How Mental Accounting Shapes Our Financial Choices
This article explores the phenomenon of mental accounting and how it affects a person’s financial choices.