Of the following examples,which would most likely be performed by an economist working for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco?
A)using economic models to analyze crime rates in Central America
B)forecasting production trends in the Pacific Northwest
C)analyzing data related to European antitrust laws
D)assessing whether immigration policy has affected population numbers in Massachusetts

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Forecasting production trends in a specific region falls under the purview of regional economics, which is likely an area of focus for economists working at a branch of the Federal Reserve Bank. The other options involve analyzing data related to other countries or policy areas that are not typically within the jurisdiction of a regional Federal Reserve Bank.

Of the Following Examples,which Would Most Likely Be Performed by an Economist