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Following is a list of FRBSF and selected Federal Reserve System publications, sortable by topic. For Federal Reserve System searches, try the databases below:

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Publication Title Description
12th District Banking Profile Key indicators of banking conditions in the 12th Federal Reserve District.
ABCs of Figuring Interest (off-site) Information on how to compare prices for credit
Annual Report Index of current and past FRBSF Annual Reports
Ask Dr. Econ Each month, a Fed economist will answer one of the questions we receive
Bank Products Overview of mutual funds and annuities
Banking Market Definitions Guide that discusses how banking markets are defined
Beige Book (off-site) Summary of commentary on current economic conditions
Checkbooklet (off-site) Summary of advantages and risks involved in using checks
Community Investments Magazine
Controlling Interest (off-site) Discussion on interest rate ceilings
Credit and Charge Cards What consumers should know about the cost and terms of credit
Credit Guide (off-site) Overview of using credit
Econ Ed and the Fed Newsletter Provides resources and information to educators throughout the nine Western states
Economic Letter A short essay on a current economic topic
Economic Review Annual review of staff research plus in-depth policy articles
Frauds and Scams Tips to protect yourself and your money
Glossary Definitions of economics terms commonly used by the Fed
Great Economists & Their Times Overview of economists and their theories
Great Economists Treasure Hunt An online activity that highlights economists and their theories
How to Establish, Use, and Protect Your Credit What you need to know to use credit wisely
In Plain English An easy-to-read guide to the structure and functions of the Federal Reserve System
Inside the Vault (off-site) Newsletter for educators on current economic topics
Keys to Vehicle Leasing (off-site) Information on the costs and terms of a vehicle lease
Money Connection Lively video and teachers' guide that also introduces money and banking concepts of Fed System
Money Matters (PDF off-site) Information on the evolution of the U.S. monetary system
On the Radar Screen A publication on current risks faced by western banking institutions.
Pacific Basin Working Papers Staff basic research
Plastic Fraud Common schemes involving card fraud and tips to avoid them
Points of Interest (PDF off-site) Essay on interest rates and how they are influenced by economic forces
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Information on new law that requires lenders to cancel unnecessary PMI
Public Debt/Private Asset (PDF off-site) Essay on government debt and its role in the economy
SHOP The Card You Pick Can Save You Money (PDF) Explanations of how to comparison shop for credit cards
Small Business Technical Assistance Information on programs to help bankers meet community development needs
Strong Dollar, Weak Dollar (PDF off-site) Essay on foreign exchange rates and the U.S. economy
Supervision Manuals (off-site) Compliance and examination manuals from the Federal Reserve Board
The Fed (PDF off-site) Our Central Bank
The Fed Today Overview of the Federal Reserve System
The Federal Reserve System (off-site) Purposes and Functions
The Federal Reserve System in Brief Purposes and Functions
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act A New Frontier in Financial Services
U.S. Monetary Policy: An Introduction Updated in 2004.
Western Economic Developments Analyses of current economic conditions in 12th District states
Working Papers Series Staff basic research
Your Credit Report How your credit report may affect you