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A Narrative Analysis of Federal Appropriations for Research and Development
This paper provides a narrative analysis of postwar federal appropriations for the research and development (R&D) activities of the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation—five agencies that consistently account for the vast majority of federal outlays for all types of R&D.
December 21, 2023
Texas economic activity, job growth weaken as 2023 closes
Texas economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter, with job growth falling sharply in October and business activity contracting slightly in November.
December 21, 2023
Statement on Transparency and Accountability Policy at the 12 Federal Reserve Banks
In the interest of further strengthening the Federal Reserve System’s commitment to transparency, today the 12 Federal Reserve Banks released a common policy for public requests for information.
December 21, 2023
Dallas Fed Energy Survey
Activity in the oil and gas sector was essentially unchanged in fourth quarter 2023, according to oil and gas executives responding to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey.
December 20, 2023
State and local governments rake in surpluses after pandemic
The existence of large sums in state and local government coffers runs counter to historic post-recession trends. State and local governments usually grapple with budget shortfalls due to rising social program demands and weak revenue streams following recessions.
December 19, 2023
WARN layoff notices signal easing Texas labor market
Even with Texas employment growing rapidly and jobless rates remaining low in 2023, mass layoffs may be heading higher, according to notices of pending workforce reductions filed with state officials.
December 15, 2023
Widening gap between rich and poor poses challenge to U.S.
Economist Jeffrey Fuhrer, a nonresident fellow at the Brookings Institution and former Boston Fed director of research, discusses the nation’s income and wealth gaps and offers proposals to close them. Fuhrer’s recently published book, “The Myth that Made Us,” explores inequalities in the nation’s economic system.
December 13, 2023
Remarks before the Market Risk Advisory Committee of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Remarks by Sam Schulhofer-Wohl at the Market Risk Advisory Committee of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
December 11, 2023
Austin Economic Indicators
In October, Austin experienced flat employment growth, wages increased slightly, and unemployment remained steady. In contrast, housing permits increased, and home prices declined.
December 6, 2023
Houston Economic Indicators
Houston employment was stronger than anticipated in October, as the latest early benchmark revision put employment growth at 3.0 percent in the 12 months ending in October 2023. Leisure and hospitality, government and information led growth, while professional and business services and construction showed declines from July to October.
December 6, 2023