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September 16, 2021

High School Fed Challenge: Inspiring Tomorrow’s Economists Through Problem‑Solving

Getting high school students to think like economists: That’s the goal of the High School Fed Challenge.

September 13, 2021

Back to School: Supporting Economic Education with Classroom Materials for All Levels

The New York Fed’s Economic Education team recognizes the vital role teachers continue to play on the front lines of the pandemic, and we value and appreciate their work. Educators are charged with instilling knowledge and inspiring curiosity, and because today’s students include tomorrow’s policymakers, the New York Fed has a suite of online resources available to support teachers in the study area of economics.

September 8, 2021

Key Takeaways from President Williams’s Speech on the Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy

On Wednesday, September 8, New York Fed President John Williams spoke about the economic outlook, inflation, and monetary policy at an event hosted by St. Lawrence University.

August 4, 2021

How Communities on the Front Lines of Climate Change Are Mobilizing

Less than a year after they purchased their first home, Daphany Rose Sanchez and her family were on the roof, surrounded by water, waiting to be rescued.

June 21, 2021

Key Takeaways from President Williams’s Speech on the LIBOR Transition and the Economic Outlook

On Monday, June 21, New York Fed President John Williams spoke at a meeting hosted by the Midsize Bank Coalition of America about the transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and the economic outlook and recovery from the pandemic.

June 3, 2021

Building Community Resilience as Climate Change Costs Climb

The New York Fed’s Community Development Team has adopted a new strategy, focusing its energies on three key areas: health, climate, and household financial wellbeing. Our goal is to identify emerging solutions — especially those focused on fostering racial equity and improving life for underserved communities. In this post, we look at the economic effects of climate change and the importance of fostering resiliency. We also invite you to an event on June 3 at which we will outline our approach to these focus areas.

June 2, 2021

Exploring the Economic Benefits of Broader Support for Mental Health

Missed deadlines, chronic absenteeism, conflicts among colleagues: Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, depression and anxiety took a toll in the workplace, costing the global economy about $1 trillion every year in lost productivity.

May 20, 2021

Household Financial Stability: Understanding the $400 Question

The New York Fed’s Community Development Team has adopted a new strategy, focusing its energies on three key areas: health, climate, and household financial wellbeing. Our goal is to identify emerging solutions — especially those focused on fostering racial equity and improving life for underserved communities. In this post, we take a closer look at the financial challenges households face and their effect on the wider economy. We also invite you to an event on June 3 at which we will outline our approach to these focus areas.

May 11, 2021

Key Takeaways from President Williams’s Speech on the LIBOR Transition

On Tuesday, May 11, New York Fed President John Williams spoke at a webinar hosted by the Alternative Reference Rates Committee about key principles to keep in mind in the transition off the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR).

May 3, 2021

Key Takeaways from President Williams’s Speech on Economic Recovery

On Monday, May 3, New York Fed President John Williams spoke at the Women in Housing and Finance 2021 Annual Symposium about the economic outlook and recovery from the pandemic.

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