Equitable Development
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New efforts elevate community voices in assessments of economic conditions
The Federal Reserve Beige Book covers a variety of perspectives on economic matters Fed decisionmakers use to guide their monetary policy decisions. Here’s what you need to know about new sections that highlight conditions in low- and moderate-income communities.
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Forging cross-sector partnerships, Marycruz De León helps improve education and workforce outcomes, and promotes digital inclusion
Get to know Marycruz De León and her work at the Dallas Fed to support community partnerships that aim to improve the region’s education and workforce outcomes and promote digital inclusion.
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Centering tribal values to improve prosperity in Native American communities
By centering their traditional values in their economies and ways of life, many Native communities in the United States are making progress towards higher levels of prosperity.
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Alaina Barca uses research to highlight economic opportunities
Alaina Barca, a community development research analyst at the Philadelphia Fed, aims to make the economy more easily accessible to everyone.
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A business approach drives Charly van Dijk’s professional work
Get to know the Atlanta Fed’s Charly van Dijk and her work on the Southern Cities Economic Inclusion Initiative.
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How the pandemic affected savings and debts, and how we can build wealth for all
There were large wealth gaps before the pandemic and rising prices are straining families’ resources. Yet there’s hope for an equitable and inclusive wealth recovery.
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[Watch] Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Reform Update
Speakers from the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC provide an overview of the interagency CRA notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR). Watch on demand.
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Casey Lozar works to be a resource for the Native American community
Get to know Casey Lozar and what inspires his work at the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD) at the Minneapolis Fed.
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[Watch] The Economic Well Being of US Households in 2021
In this webinar, Federal Reserve experts discuss how families fared in 2021 across a range of dimensions including how parents fared through the pandemic, employment outcomes, retirement decisions, and broader family finances. Watch on demand.
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Exploring student loan alternatives and postsecondary financing innovations
Many students take on debt to pay for postsecondary education and training, but other options are available. Here’s what experts told us at a recent conference.