Economic Inequality & Equitable Growth

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Research & Analysis
ECONOMIC RESEARCH
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Events & Convenings
UPCOMING EVENT
Solar Finance
Wed. May 19, 1:00pm: Scaling Equitable Solar Finance: A Financial Innovations Roundtable Event
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Center for Impact Finance at the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire will gather solar industry stakeholders, project developers, and members of the financial sector in a virtual discussion to identify how community financial institutions, such as credit unions, community banks and Community Development Financial Institutions can finance solar installations in low-income communities and communities of color.
May 19, 2021 | EVENT
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
The Impact of the COVID-19 Shock on Women’s Labor Market Outcomes and Equitable Policy Solutions
The New York Fed, in partnership with the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs of the University of Texas at Austin, hosted a virtual event bringing together thought leaders, researchers, community development practitioners, and policy influencers to discuss the COVID-19 "shecession," with a focus on women of color, as well the effects women's job losses have had on families and children.
Mar 22, 2021 | EVENT
Fighting the Climate Crisis in Communities of Color
The New York Fed hosted a discussion on how the climate crisis is affecting communities of color, with economists presenting findings on climate risk and inequality, and research on how the wealth gap hobbles communities of color when disaster strikes.
Feb 24, 2021 | EVENT
Mobilizing Capital: Artists' Impact on Community Health and Wellbeing
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in partnership with Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, hosted a discussion focused on artists' role in building an equitable economy and their influence on community health and wellbeing via Webex.
Nov 20, 2020 | EVENT
Reducing Climate Risk for Low Income Communities
The New York Fed co-hosted, with Climate Safe Lending Network, an event to explore the intersection of climate change approaches in the financial sector, and the opportunities for community resilience and inclusion via Webex.
Nov 19, 2020 | EVENT
The COVID-19 Eviction Cliff–Who’s Affected and How to Mitigate Short- and Long-term Crises?
The New York Fed hosted a discussion with the NYU Furman Center on the pandemic and its associated job losses that have limited renters’ ability to pay monthly expenses and landlords’ ability to keep current on mortgages via Webex.
OCT 27, 2020 | EVENT
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OCT 23, 2020 | Event
Webinar on Inequities Amplified: COVID-19’s Impact on the LatinX Community
In commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month, panelists discussed existing inequities within the LatinX Community and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to capital, employment, adequate housing, health equity, and education. The discussion also highlighted how systemic racism has contributed to the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on the LatinX community, and provided insights for an equitable economic recovery.
OCT 1, 2020 | EVENT
Expanding Access to CDFI Capital: CDFI Friendly America Working in Smaller Markets & Communities of Color
This webinar, co-hosted by the New York Fed and CDFI Friendly America, discussed a new and evolving model of CDFI Friendly strategies pioneered by Bloomington, adapted by South Bend, and now in process in other communities. The panelists discussed insights and best practices on how CDFI are created, how they can be effective and how they can make a difference on a national scale.
Sep 30, 2020 | Event
The Impacts of COVID-19 on Communities of Color and Policy Insights for an Equitable Economic Recovery
The New York Fed convened its third event in a series of discussions on inequality. The forum highlighted the New York Fed’s recent research and examined the impact of COVID-19 on communities of color.
Sep 24, 2020 | Event
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Sep 22, 2020 | Event
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Sep 18, 2020 | Event
An Update from the Experts: COVID-19’s Impact on Housing
The New York Fed, in collaboration with the Urban Institute and NYU Furman Center, hosted its second event in the Economic Inequality Policy Series, which highlighted current research on the housing market and included conversations with researchers and policy-influencers on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on homeowners and renters.
Jun 25, 2020 | Event
The Immigrant Experience during COVID-19
As the third installment of the New York Fed's The Fed and Main Street Series, this virtual forum explored the experiences and challenges of immigrant populations during the pandemic and discussed how local municipalities and other organizations are addressing financial disparities.

Read the key takeaways and an accompanying message from Dr. Rosa Gil, President & CEO, Comunilife, Inc. and Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, here.

Jun 11, 2020 | Event
Too Important to Fail: Minority-Owned Businesses Navigating COVID-19 and Beyond
As the second installment of the New York Fed's The Fed and Main Street Series, this virtual forum explored COVID-19 pandemic's impact on small businesses and how community stakeholders and capital providers can support these firms.
May 27, 2020 | Event
Other Resources
The Board & Reserve Banks
Racism and the Economy: Focus on Education
January 12, 2021 | Federal Reserve System
CFI COVID-19 Survey of Consumers - Wave 6
JANUARY 2021 | PHILADELPHIA FED
Program on Economic Inclusion (PEI)
nOVEMBER 2020 | Cleveland Fed
COVID-19 and Housing Stability: State and Local Eviction Prevention Strategies (webinar)
OCTOBER 22, 2020 | Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia & Cleveland
The Reckoning: When a Pandemic Collides with Systemic Racism (Part 1)
OCTOBER 1, 2020 | Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
American Inequality: The Cruel Role of Recessions
July 16, 2020 | Minneapolis Fed
Reemploying the Unemployed
Apr 2, 2020 | Atlanta Fed
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Working For Equitable and Resilient Recovery and Rebuilding in Puerto Rico
January 25, 2021 | Enterprise Community Partners
The Looming Eviction Cliff
January 6, 2021 | The Urban Institute
A CRA to Meet the Challenge of Climate Change
December 17, 2020 | Center for American Progress
Improving Racial Equity Through Greener Design
NOVEMBER 2020 | BluePrint for Better
Redlining and Neighborhood Health
OCTOBER 2020 | National Community Reinvestment Coalition
Access to Opportunity through Equitable Transportation
OCTOBER 6, 2020 | Urban Institute
COVID-19 Lessons for the Climate Change Emergency
JUNE 2020 | National Institutes of Health
COVID-19 and Access to Mortgage Credit
June 25, 2020 | Urban Institute
Effects of COVID-19 Show Us Equal Pay is Critical for Mothers
MAY 2020 | Women's National Law Center
Housing Policy Must Change in Wake of COVID-19
March 24, 2020 | Shelterforce
Americans Face Financial Insecurity as Pandemic Hits
March 20, 2020 | Aspen Institute
6 Facts about Economic Inequality in the U.S.
Feb 7, 2020 | Pew Research Center
Opportunity Atlas
A collaboration between researchers at the Census Bureau, Harvard University, and Brown University
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About Economic Inequality & Equitable Growth

Through this initiative, the New York Fed conducts research to better understand what contributes to economic inequality in its many forms. With a better understanding of the problem, we look to convene key stakeholders to discuss best practices and new strategies to support equitable growth in the region and the nation.
Chairman Powell's Recent Remarks on Inequality

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