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Reviews on the state of the macroeconomy.
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St. Louis Economy
The Space and Place of St. Louis: The Economic Impact of HB 3231
Suri Li and Harper Rowden evaluate Missouri House Bill 3231, drawing on revitalization case studies from Omaha and Des Moines as parallels for St. Louis.
Crypto-Asset Economy
The Advent of Digital Dollarization: Stablecoins, Foreign Economies, and Banking
Jack Powers and John Haase test whether USD-pegged stablecoins are displacing the Naira, finding short-run effects on Nigerian inflation and only indirect pressure on banking deposits.
Technology and Growth
How the Midwest Economy Can Benefit From Artificial Intelligence
AI's buildout is reshaping Midwestern labor and drawing over $149 billion in new investment. Sara Izhar and Josh Goodglick weigh automation fears against the region's opportunity.