The service sector has performed very differently in the recession that began in March 2001 than it did in the July 1990-March 1991 recession. Many service industries have performed poorly in the most recent downturn, demonstrating that the service sector may be less immune to negative economic...

The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 helps ensure the future of the Southeast's agricultural industry, but the farm bill's implications over the long run are uncertain. How is the 2002 bill different from the 1996 farm bill, and what impact will it have on farmers and on prices...