Eighth Notes

Who wants to be a monetary policy-maker? Dozens of Eighth District high school students.

[ President's Message ]

The U.S. Trade Deficit: Sideshow to the "New Economy"?

Politicians, the public and the press seem to view the trade deficit as if it were a cancer on the republic. But the current U.S. trade deficit looks to be more good news than bad.

[ Economic Background ]

Now and Forever NAFTA

U.S. exports have been booming since the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement. But is the story the same for every state?

[ Economic Briefing ]

Potosi Tries to Keep Head above Water

As the country began to prosper in the '90s, the city of Potosi, Mo., languished in Depression-era unemployment. Until recently, that is, when the manufacturing plants that have tended to go elsewhere began to return.

[ Regional Report ]