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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.