Banking and Policy Issues Magazine June 2006

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	Top of the Ninth Pursuing Effective Economic Policy Gary H. Stern on how economic progress requires commitment and communication. Interview with John B. Taylor Stanford economist on inflation targets, exchange rates and the eponymous rule.
The Interchange Fee Debate The complex economics of credit card markets. [In Brief]

The Cost of Kelo
Using eminent domain for economic development undermines the public good. [In Brief]

Managing TBTF by Reducing Systemic Risk
Recent developments include three important initiatives. [In Brief]

If You Lost Your Job…
New wisdom on unemployment insurance. [In Brief]

Book Review
Synthetic Worlds: The Business and Culture of Online Games

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