The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
FRBSF Highlights
Beige Book for April 15 Beige Book :: June 10
Economic activity slowed further, although the reports pointed to signs of stabilization or improvement in some sectors.
   
2008 Annual Report 2008 Annual Report: Financial Turmoil and the Economy
Learn about the economic and financial turmoil that unfolded during 2008 and the policy initiatives and programs the Federal Reserve and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco put in place to promote economic recovery and strengthen the banking and financial systems.
   
The Financial Crisis: A Timeline of Events and Policy Actions The Financial Crisis: A Timeline of Events and Policy Actions
The Federal Reserve, the U.S. Treasury and other federal agencies have taken a series of actions, some unprecedented, to stem the severe turmoil in world financial markets. This link provides information related to these market events and the actions the Fed and other governmental enterprises have undertaken. (learn more) (offsite)
   
Board of Govenors of the Federal Reserve Information Regarding Recent Federal Reserve Actions
Comprehensive list of links to information related to recent Federal Reserve actions, including press releases, Federal Register notices, and other related information. (learn more) (offsite)
   
President's Speech for June 30, 2009
A View of the Economic Crisis and the Federal Reserve’s Response
Presentation to the Commonwealth Club of California
San Francisco, CA
June 30, 2009

 
Economic Letter for June 29, 2009
Employer Health Benefits and Insurance Expansions: Hawaii's Experience
As policies are proposed to expand health insurance coverage in the United States, it is useful to focus on the experience of Hawaii, where employers are required to offer such insurance to their full-time employees. Our findings suggest that Hawaii’s law has substantially increased health insurance coverage in the state, although the impact has been partially offset by employers' increased reliance on the exempt class of employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week.
Buchmueller, DiNardo, Valletta :: 2009-21
About the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
One of twelve regional Federal Reserve Banks across the U.S. that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., serve as our nation's central bank.

Areas Served:

Offices:
Alaska
Arizona
California
Hawaii
Idaho
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Washington
American Samoa
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
Los Angeles
Portland
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Seattle
Phoenix

The largest District, it covers 36 percent of the nation's landmass, ranks first in the size of its economy, and is home to approximately 20 percent of the nation's population.
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