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What is a dollar worth?

Directions: Enter years as 4 digits (i.e. 1913) through 2007. Enter dollar amount without commas or $ sign in box on first line. Click Calculate button to compute dollar amount shown on second line.

If in (year), I bought
goods or services for $
then in (year), the same
goods or services would cost $
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Prospects for Macro- and Financial Policy

Gary Stern Speech, January 14, 2009

Recession in Perspective

Compare the length and depth of the current recession with the previous 10 recessions (post-World War II).

2009 Economic Outlook

Minneapolis Fed Looks at Credit Crunch, Forecasts Continuing Economic Downturn in the Ninth District for 2009, December 17, 2008
Outlook Presentation with audio

Actions to Restore Financial Stability
A summary of recent Federal Reserve initiatives.
Niel Willardson,The Region, December 2008

Class Supplements

Selected articles from Bank publications are presented along with a class supplement that will support one or more national economic standard. The supplements provide questions for every level of economics student.

Treasury's Capital Purchase Program

For financial institutions seeking written information on the Treasury's Capital Purchase Program, the Board of Governors and the U.S. Treasury Department have made the following available: application guidelines, frequently asked questions and related press releases.   Minneapolis TARP Contacts

Information Regarding Recent Federal Reserve Actions

Comprehensive list of links to information related to recent Federal Reserve actions, including links to press releases, Federal Register notices, and other related information.

2008-2009 Essay Contest

What role, if any, should the government play in energy markets?

The Enduring Challenge of Concentrated Poverty in America

Case Studies from Communities Across the U.S.

Foreclosure Resource Center

Information and resources for community groups, lenders, local communities, consumers and others on the Fed's collaborative efforts to facilitate options for workouts in the District.

Great Depressions of the 20th Century

Minneapolis Fed publishes book analyzing economic crises.