Economic Development

From the tragic murder of George Floyd to the shocking attack on the U.S. Capitol, have sparked a seismic shift in society’s acknowledgement of the need for transformational action to address systemic, institutionalized racism.

Aspen Ideas: RE$ET elevated the thinking of policy makers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and citizens as they reimagined a new definition of a healthy economy. Watch now.

This volume covers the ‘Economics of the American Middle Class’; the ‘Geographic Disparities in Economic Opportunity’; and the ‘Geopolitics of the Climate and Energy Challenge and the US Policy Response.’

Quality of life is largely determined by the characteristics of places, for better or worse. Differences between places drive inequalities in economic opportunity, educational attainment and health outcomes. A Thrive Rural Brief by Brian Dabson.

AGLN Fellows are awarded Spark Grants for advancing sustainable and equitable economic growth and financial inclusion.

How can we help entrepreneurs of color on the path to recovery? What is the role of community development financial institutions (CDFIs) as lenders, and what can we do to overcome some of the obstacles these organizations face?

ROADS 3 Housing PowerPoint Homes have become offices, schools, places of worship and our safe h

While a tiny virus upended our daily lives, essential workers continued to meet the needs of others despite the risks and burdens.

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