Sections

Commentary

Grounds for Competition: The Basic Financial Service Infrastructure in Low-Income Neighborhoods

Matt Fellowes
Matt Fellowes Former Brookings Expert, CEO and Founder - United Income

March 17, 2006

In a presentation at the University of Delaware, Matt Fellowes shows how rising immigration and the 1996 welfare reform law have spurred demand for high-cost financial products that hinder wealth building in low-income neighborhoods.

The metro program hosts and participates in a variety of public forums. To view a complete list of these events, please visit the metro program’s Speeches and Events page which provides copies of major speeches, PowerPoint presentations, event transcripts, and event summaries.