Progress in Economics Research. Volume 46

This monograph consists of six chapters that each present new research in the field of economics. Chapter One discusses the new monetary policy and instruments introduced by the Fed after 2008. Chapter Two analyzes the export of liquefied natural gas from Trinidad and Tobago to the United States. Chapter Three explores population perception about the availability of bicycle lanes in Sao Paulo as an alternative to public transportation. Chapter Four examines the relationship between West Texas Intermediate oil prices and the United States Dollar/Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (USD/TTD) currency pair. Chapter Five aims at determining the factors affecting the choice of national pension funds investment regime in 82 countries. Lastly, Chapter Six seeks to investigate the relationship between Henry Hub natural gas prices and the USD/TTD exchange rate.