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Is College Still Worth the High Price? Weighing Costs and Benefits of Investing in Human Capital
College enrollment for recent high school graduates has dropped, and some people are challenging the notion that college is the best route for the majority of students. This article examines whether college is still a good investment.
2023 Women in Economics Symposium Video Archive
The 2023 Women in Economics Symposium focused on building mentor relationships and learning from others throughout one’s entire career journey.
The Trade-Off Between Fun and Wages Is Real
In this article, we move beyond just pay and introduce several tangible and intangible benefits to consider when selecting a job.
Credit Cards: The Trillion-Dollar Debt
With record-level credit card debt in the headlines, this December 2023 issue of Focus on Finance addresses credit card history, statistics, and usage, as well as reasons for the increase in credit card debt.
Teach Economics: The Importance of Teaching Students to "Think Like an Economist" with Professor Justin Wolfers
Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, talks to Scott Wolla, economic education officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Presentation by Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester
Loretta Mester, president and chief executive officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, shared her story, proposed strategies for boosting diversity in economics, and encouraged women to keep pursuing economics.
Concluding Remarks by Barbara Flowers
Barbara Flowers, economic education coordinator at the St. Louis Fed, gave closing comments and invited participants to share why they study economics.
Women in Economics Symposium 2019
The event included a review of the research and data on women in economics, panels featuring women from various career fields who majored in economics, time to network and discuss career options, and unique perspectives from leaders in the field.
Women in Economics Panel Discussion
Panelists discussed a variety of issues related to women in economics. Gail Heyne Hafer, professor of economics at St. Louis Community College-Meramec, moderated.
Career Opportunities in the Federal Reserve System
Panelists from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis discussed “Career Opportunities in the Federal Reserve System.”