Six Hundred Atlantic

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Six Hundred Atlantic

Six Hundred Atlantic tells the stories of the people of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and their work to shape the historic region they serve. The podcast explores the trends, challenges, and insights uncovered by the Boston Fed’s economists, researchers, and analysts, and it reports on how the Bank is working to strengthen the New England and national economies and make sure economic opportunity is open to all.

  1. NOV 12

    Interview: New Englanders aren’t moving as much with Pinghui Wu

    The story after the pandemic started was that people were relocating more. But now, New Englanders just aren’t making as many moves, either short- or long-distance. Boston Fed economist Pinghui Wu talks about the trend and what it means.

    11 min

  2. OCT 22

    Interview: Working Places at 10 with Colleen Dawicki

    How can smaller cities recover after their industry disappears? The Working Places initiative exists because Boston Fed researchers wanted to answer that question. On its 10th anniversary, director Colleen Dawicki discusses successes and lessons learned.

    17 min

  3. AUG 6

    Check fraud with Mike Timoney

    Check fraud is on the rise, even as the number of checks in circulation is dropping. Why? Boston Fed payments fraud expert Mike Timoney discusses why checks are an attractive target for thieves and how consumers can protect themselves.

    19 min
  4. Is a criminal history a life sentence in the labor markets?

    JUL 16

    Is a criminal history a life sentence in the labor markets?

    Employers are reluctant to hire people with criminal histories, and that can be a drag on the economy, because they make up a surprisingly large part of the population. What can be done to reduce employer risks while giving this group a fair chance?

    17 min
  5. Gig workers are undercounted – or unseen

    JUL 9

    Gig workers are undercounted – or unseen

    Research by a Boston Fed economist indicates that as many as 7 million “gig workers” aren’t being counted in the main survey that measures U.S. employment. Why? And how can policymakers get a more accurate view of their contributions to the economy?

    14 min
  6. 2 things holding women back in the workforce

    JUL 2

    2 things holding women back in the workforce

    The female workforce participation rate has flatlined in the U.S. over the last 30 years. Why? One reason is a lack of state-funded “family policies,” like child care. Meanwhile, the rise of so-called “performance pay” has left some women behind.

    20 min
  7. The “other” mandate: What makes full employment hard to define, hard to reach

    JUN 20

    The “other” mandate: What makes full employment hard to define, hard to reach

    “Full employment” is often overshadowed by the better-known half of the Fed’s dual mandate from Congress: “stable prices,” but both are equally important to the Fed. This overview defines full employment and looks at why some groups are struggling to reach it.

    15 min

  8. MAY 31

    Stablecoins and financial stability with Kenechukwu Anadu

    Kenechukwu Anadu, who co-leads a group focused on bank, non-bank, and financial stability risks, discusses stablecoins – a type of crypto asset – and the potential impacts of their rapid growth on the stability of the financial system.

    13 min
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Six Hundred Atlantic tells the stories of the people of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and their work to shape the historic region they serve. The podcast explores the trends, challenges, and insights uncovered by the Boston Fed’s economists, researchers, and analysts, and it reports on how the Bank is working to strengthen the New England and national economies and make sure economic opportunity is open to all.

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  • Creator
    Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Federal Reserve System All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Six Hundred Atlantic

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