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Journal Article
Shifting Dynamics in Eighth District Cities
From 2017 to 2018, the cities of St. Louis, Little Rock, Louisville and Memphis had better commute times and cheaper housing but higher income inequality and lower median household incomes.
Journal Article
Q&A: St. Louis Hispanic Chamber Official Talks Community Resources and Resiliency
Our Institute for Economic Equity held a virtual sit-down with an official from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis to chat about underrepresentation and the entrepreneurial spirit.
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.
Journal Article
Child Care Access and Affordability for Missouri’s Working Families
Read about the impact of child care on Missouri’s overall economy.
Journal Article
Key Facts on the Economic Impact of Child Care in Arkansas
An economic snapshot of child care in Arkansas looks at parents’ workforce participation, average child care costs and child care’s importance for business.
Periodic Essay
Gender Wealth Gap: Families Headed by Women Have Lower Wealth
A new analysis suggests that the gap is statistically significant, particularly for never-married women, even after accounting for a variety of factors.
Periodic Essay
Children of College Graduates Earn More and Are Richer
Both a family head's education and that of his or her parents affect how much income and wealth a family has.
Periodic Essay
Renter Households Face Trade-offs When Choosing Amenities or Price
Choosing where to live is a complex decision that could have long-term consequences for social and economic mobility.
Periodic Essay
First-Generation College Graduates Get a Financial Boost, but Don't Catch Up
The financial boost first-generation graduates get from college degrees isn't enough to overcome the head start having college graduate parents provides.
Newsletter
Examining Racial Wealth Inequality
The March 2022 issue of Page One Economics covers the topics of income and wealth through the lens of racial inequality. Learn the difference between income and wealth, how the racial wealth gap has endured over time, and the reasons that certain groups have been limited in their wealth-building potential.