New York Fed Lauds Barbie As Doll Targeted To Boys

As a new Barbie doll television commercial target young boys this holiday season comes a reminder from the New York Federal Reserve not to stereotype its board of directors – one of whom was the inventor of the iconic doll. Barbie has long been on the cutting edge of gender trends, the Fed notes in a lighthearted piece that considers the history of Barbie and economics. Barbie doll founder was the first member of the regional Fed’s board of directors Ruth Handler, who passed away 86 in 2002, was one of the founders of the Mattel toy company in 1945…