This post captures select new content published by the Federal Reserve between January 1 and March 31, 2025, on the topics of economic development, workforce development, Native communities, housing, child care, small business, and rural development.
Each quarter, Fed Communities will retrospectively share new community development-related research, analyses, and articles from all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors in one convenient place.
Economic development strengthens economies by creating resilient, and vibrant communities. From closing gaps and increasing access, to sharing and deploying resources after a natural disaster, economic development is an essential tool for every lower-income community. Explore the latest economic development articles and research from Fed experts.
Southern Cities Economic Inclusion Initiative Round One Report Out
By Charlene van Dijk and Monica Evans
Local communities gain capacity to improve economic outcomes as they complete Advance Together program
By Jane Santa Cruz
How Gen Z Texans use credit cards can shed light on their future financial health
By Felicity Phelan and Emily Ryder Perlmeter
Three new CDAC members see strength and resilience in the communities they serve
By Jennifer Wilding
June policy summit to focus on building strong and sustainable communities
By Kansas City Fed Staff
Creating a More Robust Secondary Market for CDFI Loans: Insights from CDFI Loan Funds
By Jacob Scott, Maria Carmelita Recto, and Jonathan Kivell
Credit Insecurity in the United States: 2018-2023
By Jacob Scott, Ambika Nair, and Claire Kramer Mills
Taking Stock of Community Development Financial Institutions
By Taylor Pessin
Community Colleges Spring Into Action in the Wake of Hurricane Helene
By Anthony Tringali, James Melton, and Laura Dawson Ullrich
Fifth District Firms and the Prospect of Higher Input Prices
By Zach Edwards and Jason Kosakow
The Price of Tariffs on Fifth District Businesses
By Zach Edwards, James Melton, and Sonya Ravindranath Waddell
Around the District: The Video Game Industry in Los Angeles
By Qiana Charles
Discover how education and workforce development sectors are crucial in preparing individuals for fulfilling careers. Stay informed about the nation’s economic health through the monthly jobs reports. Explore the latest articles and research on workforce development from Fed experts.
Large-Scale Public Hiring, Wages, and Community Outcomes: Evidence from the Works Progress Administration
By Ayushi Narayan
Administrative processes shape unemployment insurance access
By Ayushi Narayan
How unemployment insurance access and benefits vary by state
By Ayushi Narayan and Ryan Nunn
Tracing the Educational Pathways of Community College Students
By Laura Dawson Ullrich and Stephanie Norris
Telling the Story of Community Colleges
By Charles Gerena
Success Measures Matter: How States Are Tying Funding to Student Outcomes
By Katrina Mullen and Stephanie Norris
Fall 2024 College Enrollment: New Data Tell a Different Story
By Laura Dawson Ullrich
What Might Cuts to the Federal Government Workforce Mean for the Fifth District?
By Stephanie Norris, Santiago Pinto, and Sonya Ravindranath Waddell
A Deeper Look at Success Among Pell Grant Recipients
By Laura Dawson Ullrich
Native communities have unique histories and cultures. They also face distinct, and in some cases, unique economic challenges. Check out the latest articles and research on Native communities from Fed experts.
As demand for Native CDFIs surges, their capacity lags
By Surekha Carpenter, Matthew Gregg, Michou Kokodoko, and James Melton
Affordable housing continues to dominate headlines and conversations as communities across the nation grapple with the challenge of providing adequate housing for people, especially those with low and moderate incomes. Check out some of the latest housing articles and research from Fed experts.
Pathways to Developing Affordable Housing in Detroit: Perspectives from the Community Development Investment Roundtable
By Brianna Smith and Heidi Reijm
Surmick a jack of all trades and master of one: affordable housing
By Jennifer Wilding
After recent successes, Twin Cities region’s housing-supply progress slips
By Libby Starling, Alene Tchourumoff, Maxine Xu
States made big and little changes to land use laws in 2024
By Ben Horowitz and Christina Spicher
Rising property insurance costs stress multifamily housing
By Christina Spicher and Libby Starling
Assessment Frequency and Equity of the Real Property Tax: Latest Evidence from Philadelphia
By Yilin Hou, Lei Ding, David J. Schwegman, and Alaina Barca
Ownership Profile of Single-Family Residence Properties in Philadelphia: A Focus on Large Corporate Investors
By Lei Ding, Sisi Zhang, and Mckenzie Diep
Preserving Homes to Strengthen Communities
By Neelu Panth
Child care continues to garner significant attention because of its critical impact on families, employers, and the economy. As more parents enter the workforce, the demand for affordable, high-quality child care and education continues to rise. Dive into recent child care articles and research from Fed experts.
A Summary of Lending to Childcare Businesses Under Programs of the U.S. Small Business Administration
By Nathan Anderson and Elainia Gupta
Small businesses are the backbone of the nation’s economy. They are also a key economic driver of strong, robust, and adaptable communities. Check out the latest articles and research on small businesses from Fed experts.
Small Business Credit: How Entrepreneurs Finance the American Dream
By Kim Wilson and John Rodier
Fifth District Firms Are Optimistic Going Into 2025
By Jason Kosakow
How Much Are Businesses Using Artificial Intelligence?
By Heather Hennerich
Rural communities often feature smaller populations, vast open spaces and a connection to agriculture and natural resources. They also face distinct, and in some cases, unique economic challenges. Check out the latest articles and research on Rural communities from Fed experts.
Perspectives on Rural Development, Labor, and Housing Constraints: Conference Summary
By Maxwell Jaffe and Yilin Li
Farming Creates Value and Employment for Rural Areas
By Joseph Mengedoth
