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Honeybees: Market for pollination services grows

Some beekeepers in the Fifth District sell pollination services to farmers as far away as California's almond fields. This market has expanded as wild bee populations have declined and honeybee hives have suffered from a variety of pests and problems.
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Silver Screen Subsidies: Is hoping to land the next Hollywood hit a sound economic development strategy?

State legislators often try to lure movie and television productions to their states. But the effectiveness of these policies as an economic development tool is in question.
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Clear Skies? The fight for dominance in the airline industry

The recession and oil price shocks have made for a turbulent few years for the airline industry. Today, strong competition and shifts in market realities are changing how airlines operate and will have real implications for future air travel.
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Veto Politics: Can a line-item veto reduce spending?

The line-item veto power held by a state governor is often thought to keep the spending of the legislature in check. However, economists who have studied the issue have come to realize that the conventional wisdom may not be entirely correct.
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The (Limited) Role of Credit Ratings in the Financial Crisis

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Jargon Alert

Underemployment
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Research Spotlight

Have Free Markets Failed Us?
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Policy Update

Are CEOs Paid too Much?
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What Prolonged the Great Depression?
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Interview

Allan Meltzer
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Economic History

Sport of Kings
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Economic Trends Across the Region

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The Importance of Luck