(Experience Since 1980) Review the Summary of Com- mentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District (Beige Book), available through the Fed- eral Reserve System at https://www.federalreserve.gov/ FOMC/BeigeBook/2004/default.htm.
a. Summarize the national economic conditions for the most recent period covered in the report. Overall, is the economy healthy? If not, what problems is it experiencing?
b. Go to the summary applicable to your district. Summarize the economic conditions for the last reporting period. Is the economy in your district healthy? If not, what problems is it experiencing?