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Changes in Inventory Management and the Business Cycle - Review

The change in business inventory has always played a major role during downturns in the business cycle. Innovations in inventory management, such as “just-in-time” methods and computerized stock management using bar code scanning, have become more popular over the last decade.

research.stlouisfed.org/.../1995/07/01/changes-in-inventory-management-and-the-business-cycle

Antitrust and Payment Technologies - Review

The authors focus largely on a court case involving Visa and Discover Card. Visa denied an application for membership by a depository institution owned by Discover Card, and Discover Card sued Visa. The authors’ analysis of this case includes evidence that the entry of aggressive competitors into the Visa credit card network made the credit card industry more competitive.

research.stlouisfed.org/publications/review/1995/11/01/antitrust-and-payment-technologies

EMU: Will It Fly? - Review

Will a monetary union be established in Europe before the end of this century? Prior to the establishment of a monetary union within the European Union, countries are expected to meet designated criteria regarding their interest rates, inflation rates, government finances and exchange rates.

research.stlouisfed.org/publications/review/1995/07/01/emu-will-it-fly