New St. Louis Fed Publication Offers Insights on Economic Equity
Ricketts, Lowell R. (2022-05-12)
The St. Louis Fed’s Institute for Economic Equity launches Economic Equity Insights to bring relevant academic research to Main Street.
On the Economy

Understanding the Cases for Economic Equity
Rodgers, William M. (2023-03-07)
Four cases that examine the importance of economic equity suggest that greater equity could strengthen the entire economy.
On the Economy

Setting the Stage for Economic Equity in 2022
Rodgers, William M. (2022-02-15)
COVID-19 reshaped the U.S. economy. What are some ways to improve the economic security and resiliency of vulnerable workers this year?
On the Economy

Journal Article
Barriers to Participation in the Labor Force: A Primer
Rodgers, William M.; Chalise, Nishesh (2023-05-24)
Structural barriers make it harder to join the labor force. Addressing these barriers could create opportunities for vulnerable groups and grow the economy.
Bridges

Journal Article
Equity and Philanthropy: The Flow of Capital in St. Louis
Diavua, Sydney (2022-06-02)
Understanding the experience of Black-led nonprofits in St. Louis may be the key to more equitable community development funding.
Bridges , Volume 2022 (2)

Journal Article
Investing in a Region of Opportunity: The Delta Philanthropy Forum
Diavua, Sydney; Chalise, Nishesh (2021-11-17)
Two directors within the St. Louis Fed’s Community Development team share insights on how Eighth District stakeholders are working to advance a resilient and racially equitable Delta region.
Bridges , Volume 2021 (4)

Essay
Racial Equity Could Produce Widespread Economic Gains
Choi, Laura; Gutkowski, Violeta A.; Kent, Ana Hernández (2023-01-12)
An analysis suggests that racial and ethnic equity in employment, hours worked, education and earnings could expand U.S. GDP by trillions of dollars.
Economic Equity Insights

The Role of Community-Based Organizations in Fostering Economic Equity
Gutkowski, Violeta A.; Chalise, Nishesh (2023-03-09)
Low- to moderate-income communities continued to feel the effects of the pandemic in 2022. Though facing their own struggles, nonprofits helped them recover.
On the Economy

Journal Article
Building an Equitable Workforce in the St. Louis Region
Evans, Sam; Shapiro, Rose (2021-08-25)
As the local economy continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever to establish a workforce that benefits all.
Bridges , Volume 2021 (3)

The New Challenges to Economic Equity in 2023
Rodgers, William M. (2023-02-21)
For many workers, the benefits of the strong U.S. labor market weren’t felt equally last year. Recent headwinds may create new challenges for vulnerable workers in 2023.
On the Economy