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Essay
Arrival of Interstate Highway System Brought Housing Wealth, but to Whom?
Interstate highways increased household wealth through higher house values, but racial inequities in homeownership meant few residents of color reaped these gains.
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Housing Distress during the Pandemic
The lack of cash on hand before the pandemic appears to play a role in a renter’s or homeowner’s likelihood of experiencing distress.
Journal Article
A report on economic conditions in the Little Rock zone
Journal Article
Eighth District Eviction Filings Climb toward Pre-Pandemic Levels
Eviction filings appear headed back toward pre-pandemic levels as short-term interventions lapse, but certain renter protections could help mitigate this trend.
Journal Article
Measuring Household Distress and Potential Policy Impacts
Government policies such as income support and debt relief may help explain low levels of household financial distress, but outcomes are uncertain once assistance ends.
The Great Retirement: Who Are the Retirees?
Millions of U.S. workers age 65 and older have exited the labor market during the pandemic. Who is more likely to retire?
Journal Article
A report on economic conditions in the Louisville zone
Newsletter
Is a college cap and gown a financial ball and chain?
The cost of a college education continues to rise.The Project on Student Debt estimates that a typical 2009 college graduate accumulated $24,000 in student loan debt. Is a college degree worth the cost? Read the August 2011 Newsletter for the latest data on college versus high school graduates' earnings and employment prospects.
Asset Values Surged during the K-Shaped Recovery
Average wealth rebounded sharply for Black, white and Hispanic families in the aftermath of the COVID-19 recession. But the gains in asset values varied greatly among these families.
Journal Article
How Low- and Moderate-Income Households Are Coping with Inflation
Most people across income groups report financial stress from recent high inflation. To cope, individuals with lower incomes have cut back on necessities.