Monograph
Applying Research to Policy Issues in Distressed Housing Markets: Data-Driven Decision Making
Hartley, Daniel; Zenker, Mary; Richter, Francisca; Fitzpatrick, Thomas J.; Seo, Youngme; Ergungor, O. Emre; Whitaker, Stephan; Firschein, Joseph; Fee, Kyle (2015)
A compilation of research published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland on housing markets experiencing foreclosure and/or a large number of vacant properties which sheds light on a wide range of housing markets. It provides possible policy solutions applicable to both regional and national policy discussions.
Digital Books

Journal Article
Concentrated poverty
Zenker, Mary; Aliprantis, Dionissi (2011-12)
Although the U.S. poverty rate was the same in 2000 as it was in 1970, the geographic distribution of the poor has become more concentrated. A higher concentration of poor in poor neighborhoods is a concern because it may mean the poor are exposed to fewer opportunities that affect their outcomes in life, like employment and income. We show where and how poverty has become more concentrated in the United States, and who is most likely to be affected.
Economic Commentary , Issue Dec

Journal Article
Labor market rigidity, unemployment, and the Great Recession
Tasci, Murat; Zenker, Mary (2011-06)
Countries with very flexible institutions and labor market policies, like the U.S., experienced substantial increases in unemployment over the course of the Great Recession, while countries with relatively rigid institutions and strict labor market policies, like France, fared better. However, this better short-term performance comes with a tradeoff; evidence suggests that flexible labor markets keep unemployment lower in the long run.
Economic Commentary , Issue June

Journal Article
Municipal finance in the face of falling property values
Fitzpatrick, Thomas J.; Zenker, Mary (2011-12)
Economic Commentary , Issue Dec