Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Third Quarter, Volume 4, Number 3

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
EconSouth

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ISSN 0899-6571

Volume 4, Number 3, Third Quarter 2002
		CURRENT ISSUE The Impact of Oil Prices On Economic Activity

		COVER STORIES Are We Running Out of Oil? Geologists have identified reserves of oil that will last well into the future, but the key question may be, Who owns the oil? Energy Helps Power the Southeastern Economy Every Sixth District state except Georgia produces oil and gas, but the stakes are highest for Louisiana, the biggest producer.

		FEATURES A Mixed Blessing: Oil and Latin American Economies Some Latin American countries are major oil exporters while others are like the United States and depend on imports. In both cases, volatile oil prices can have a significant impact on macroeconomic stability.
		Temps Have a Permanent Place In the Workforce Temporary employment has grown substantially in the United States over the past decade relative to other employment categories, and these employment patterns are apparent in the Southeast too.

		DEPARTMENTS Research Notes & News Dollar Index The State of the States Southeastern Economic Indicators