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Economic Synopses is a series of short essays (generally about 1 page) that provide insight and commentary on timely issues in economics, finance, banking, and other areas. These essays are meant to be clear and accessible for the interested, but not necessarily expert, reader.

2009, No. 30: Negating the Inflation Potential of the Fed's Lending Programs (PDF 71k)
The sale of typical securities would force the Fed to contract its lending programs, whereas the sale of Fed bills would not.
by Daniel L. Thornton
posted on 2009-07-01

2009, No. 29: Uncertainty About When the Fed Will Raise Interest Rates (PDF 80k)
It’s hard to make a firm prediction as to when the Fed will raise interest rates.
by Michael W. McCracken
posted on 2009-06-18

2009, No. 28: Dating the End of the Recession: Evaluating the Economic Indicators (PDF 96k)
Economists focus on certain indicators that might signal when one business expansion ends and the next one begins.
by Kevin L. Kliesen
posted on 2009-06-12

2009, No. 27: The U.S. Financial Sector's Value Added: Trends Now and Then (PDF 88k)
The U.S. financial growth between 1995 and 2006 certainly translated into record-high shareholder returns. Labor compensation returns were also dramatically high at the onset of the current crisis.
by Chanont Banternghansa and Adrian Peralta-Alva
posted on 2009-06-10

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