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Economic Growth and Productivity

GDP Declined at a Historic Rate in the Second Quarter, but the Shocks Aren’t Over

New shocks that are not already baked into last week’s report could mean more trouble ahead.
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Economic Growth and Productivity

The Leisure and Hospitality Sector Has an Employment Crisis—and It Might Be Getting Worse

Examining the ups and downs helps us understand not only how bad the economic effects of the pandemic have been over the past five months, but how much worse they may get.
Economic Growth and Productivity

Opportunity Lost with the Expansion of the Paycheck Protection Program

Adding money to a program with well-understood shortcomings risks deploying federal resources in a way that could even worsen economic inequality.
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See the Initial Impacts of COVID-19 on State-by-State Employment and Earnings

Compare the trajectory of unemployment rates, employment totals (private and public), and earnings across states and time.
Economic Growth and Productivity

Increased CDBG Funding Only Works If Grantees Have Flexibility in How They Use It

To efficiently use increased housing and community development funding for COVID-19 relief efforts, communities need a willing and flexible partner in HUD.
Economic Growth and Productivity

Small Businesses Just Got a Big Lift, but Swift Implementation and Expanded Supports Will Be Key to Keep Them Afloat

It is important that the stimulus package includes not only forgivable loans, but also forms of cash assistance.
Economic Growth and Productivity

The COVID-19 Recession Will Be Different

A “service sector recession” could cut much deeper than normal downturns.
Economic Growth and Productivity

Small business and community development lending are key to CRA compliance for most banks

The 1977 Community Reinvestment Act seeks to encourage banks to meet their communities’ credit needs.
Economic Growth and Productivity

Five trends to watch in community and economic development in 2019

Opportunity Zones were the big community development story in 2018 and will continue to be in 2019.
Economic Growth and Productivity

Why Opportunity Zones are important for Indian Country

Thirty percent of eligible census tracts in tribal areas were designated as Opportunity Zones.

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