publications
Richard G. Anderson
Reader Exchange: Ask an Economist, and Letters to the Editor
The Regional Economist | April 2012
(0 Reviews)
On the Road to Recovery, Soft Patches Turn Up Often
By Richard G. Anderson and Yang Liu
The Regional Economist | January 2012
(2 Reviews)
A Closer Look:
Assistance Programs in the Wake of the Crisis
By Richard G. Anderson and Charles S. Gascon
The Regional Economist | January 2011
An unprecedented amount of aid was extended by the Treasury, Fed and FDIC to companies, agencies and individuals. This aid was necessary and, in many cases, will return a profit to taxpayers.
(13 Reviews)
The Curious Case of the U.S. Monetary Base
The Regional Economist | July 2009
Recent increases in the monetary base are far greater than any previously in American history, surely a "noble experiment" in policymaking. Whether these policies can succeed—and without accelerating inflation—remains to be seen.
(4 Reviews)
Subprime: What Were They Thinking?
(0 Reviews)
How U.S. Currency Stacks Up—at Home and Abroad
By Richard G. Anderson and Marcela M. Williams
(1 Reviews)
Inflation's Economic Cost: How Large? How Certain?
The Regional Economist | July 2006
Central bankers believe that low inflation and long-term economic growth go hand in hand. The evidence about the costs of inflation, however, is not as clear-cut.
(2 Reviews)
The Long-run Benefits of Sustained Low Inflation
(7 Reviews)
By Richard G. Anderson and Jason J. Buol
The Regional Economist | January 2005
Because of the record high spot and futures prices for oil in 2004, economists are once again trying to fully understand all of the driving factors behind the jumps in price. Besides supply and demand, speculation is drawing a lot of attention these days.
(1 Reviews)
By Richard G. Anderson and Jason J. Buol
(0 Reviews)
Does Uncertainty about Oil Prices Slow Down the Economy?
By Richard G. Anderson and Michelle T. (Meisch) Armesto
The Regional Economist | October 2003
It's not the latest jump in oil prices that takes a toll on the economy but the uncertainty over what will happen in the future. But getting a handle on such uncertainty is a difficult task.
(0 Reviews)
Retail Deposit Sweep Programs Turn 10
By Richard G. Anderson and Michelle T. (Meisch) Armesto
These programs are designed to increase bank earnings.
(0 Reviews)