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Congress has recently shown serious interest in reauthorizing the Economic Development Administration (EDA), a Department of Commerce agency last authorized in 2004. Congressional appropriators will also have their turn in adequately resourcing the agency, following the extraordinary demands of the pandemic and other impacts to local economies over the past two years.  The urgency and […]

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Aligning investment and values: How an Economic Value Atlas can map regional strategies

Adie Tomer and Caroline George
June 28, 2022

Traditional built environment and economic development practices are falling short in the face of a convergent set of environmental, economic, and social challenges. With each passing year, more communities find themselves vulnerable to extreme weather events; income disparities continue to rise, leaving too many households unable to afford essential services; and employers, especially many young […]

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Martha Ross, Gabriel Piña, Kristin Anderson Moore, Jessica Warren, and Nicole Bateman
June 21, 2022

Navigation View and download the Technical Appendix here Download the Data Appendix here Preparing young people to engage in work and life as productive adults is a central challenge for any society. Given the American commitment to equality of opportunity, the road from childhood to economic security in adulthood should be clearly marked and accessible […]

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Which metro areas have fared better in the COVID-19 rebound?

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At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States in March 2020, the U.S. economy was riding the crest of a decade-long expansion. The Brookings Metro Monitor found that from 2009 to 2019, 179 of the nation’s 191 largest metro areas had posted growth in jobs, adult employment rates, and median earnings. While […]

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