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Wealth and Its Distribution: A Look at Asian American Households in 2022
Asian Americans typically had more wealth than other racial or ethnic groups, and that wealth was spread across a diverse range of financial and nonfinancial assets.
Journal Article
Q and A: Black Chamber Executive Discusses Community Resources, Opportunities
An economist from the Institute of Economic Equity talks with Veta Jeffery, the chamber’s managing executive, about how important it is for the Black community to achieve greater prosperity.
How Equitable Wealth Outcomes Could Create a Resilient and Larger Economy
The second post in the four-part blog series, “The State of Economic Equity,” looks at the connection between wealth equity and economic innovation.
The Uneven Heartland: A Look at Household Wealth in the Midwest and Southeast
Typical households in the St. Louis Fed District's seven states have had wealth levels lower than those in many other states, new local-level estimates show.
Do Workforce Barriers Differ among Eighth District States?
An analysis of census data among Eighth District states finds that the main reasons given by adults for their inability to join the workforce differed by geography.
To Certain Gen Z Adults, College Seems Less Likely to Pay Off
Less than half of some Gen Z groups expected that their investments in college would pay off, including those who didn't graduate, women and Black and Hispanic Gen Zers.
Wealth Gaps between White, Black and Hispanic Families in 2019
Across education, family structure and generations, gaps persist between the wealth of white families and that of Black and Hispanic families.
The “She-Cession” Persists, Especially for Women of Color
During most of the pandemic, women have experienced higher unemployment rates than men. Women of color have been hit particularly hard.
Journal Article
Perceived Bias and Income Patterns Differ by Race
Perceptions of discrimination and patterns of household incomes differ between blacks and whites.
Why Supporting Working Moms Can Benefit Families, the Economy, and All of Us
Supporting working mothers could increase their labor force participation, and researchers have found that closing income and other gender gaps could add to GDP.