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Financial Crises and Government's Policy Responses
financial crisis, policy
If you’re interested in recent financial regulatory reforms in the U.S., check out the Dodd-Frank Act:
http://www.cftc.gov/lawregulation/doddfrankact/index.htm
If your topic is related to unemployment issue. Check out this Fed information:
http://www.stlouisfed.org/education_resources/assets/lesson_plans/FREDClassroom_Employment.pdf
If your paper topic is related to fiscal debt of the U.S. government. Check out the fed link for further data or information:
http://www.stlouisfed.org/education_resources/assets/lesson_plans/FREDClass_Deficit_Debt.pdf
I use this Fed site often to get macroeconomic information of the U.S. I guess this site is most comprehensive and convenient to get economic data on the U.S. economy. Please check relevant topics related to your paper:
http://research.stlouisfed.org
If you need some legislation related opinions or issues, please check out the Congressional Research Service. You can find some good reports on key issues on the site:
http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/
The below site is also great to find economic condition-related data: Check it out.
http://www.bea.gov/index.htm
If you’re looking for any labor or employment related data in the U.S.. check out the below site of the Dept. of Labor:
http://www.bls.gov/ces/home.htm#tables
Anyone who’s exploring the “Political capture” aspects in regards to the lobbying of financial institutions in government should look at
opensecrets.org
It’s a very comprehensive website that allows you to see the amount of money provided to political campaigns and the like by private interest groups and political action committees (PACs). One can also view the specific amount each politician has received and from who.
Christian, yes, it’s a good source. Good contribution!