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Setting the Stage for Economic Equity in 2022
COVID-19 reshaped the U.S. economy. What are some ways to improve the economic security and resiliency of vulnerable workers this year?
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Coordinated Funding Strategies for Equitable Development
Learn how the Delta Philanthropy Forum and St. Louis Community Development Funders Forum support their regions’ ability to deploy capital for equitable economic growth.
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Building an Equitable Workforce in the St. Louis Region
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.
Understanding the Cases for Economic Equity
Four cases that examine the importance of economic equity suggest that greater equity could strengthen the entire economy.
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Initial Reflections from the Institute for Economic Equity Director’s First Listening Tour
The St. Louis Fed’s Institute for Economic Equity hears stakeholder concerns about labor, child care and housing during director’s listening tour.
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Building Equitable Workforce Development Strategies in Boone County, Missouri
Boone County, Mo., leaders participating in the ROC Cohort Program share their experiences around creating equitable workforce development strategies.
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Barriers to Participation in the Labor Force: A Primer
Structural barriers make it harder to join the labor force. Addressing these barriers could create opportunities for vulnerable groups and grow the economy.
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Investing in a Region of Opportunity: The Delta Philanthropy Forum
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.
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 Role of Community-Based Organizations in Fostering Economic Equity
Low- to moderate-income communities continued to feel the effects of the pandemic in 2022. Though facing their own struggles, nonprofits helped them recover.