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The Quarterly Catch-up, Q4 2024
By
Fed Communities Staff
January 7, 2025
This post captures select new content published by the Federal Reserve between October 1 and December 31, 2024, on the topics of housing, child care, economic development, small business, employment, weather resiliency, and Native communities.
Each quarter, Fed Communities will retrospectively share new community development-related research, analyses, and articles from all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors in one convenient place. 
Economic Development
Economic development strengthens economies by creating resilient, and vibrant communities. From closing gaps and increasing access, to sharing and deploying resources after a natural disaster, economic development is an essential tool for every lower-income community. Explore the latest economic development articles and research from Fed experts.
CDFIs: Crucial Partners in the Public Finance Ecosystem
By Lourdes Germán, Robin Newberger, and Heidi Reijm
The Making Missing Markets Initiative
By David Erickson
A Picture of Banking Access and Financial Inclusion in the U.S.
By Nicholas Ledden
The Uneven Heartland: A Look at Household Wealth in the Midwest and Southeast
By Ana Hernández Kent and Tom Kemeny
Bank On National Data Hub: Findings from 2023
By Lisa J. Locke and Nishesh Chalise
The State of U.S. Wealth Inequality
By Ana Hernández Kent and Lowell R. Ricketts
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Workforce Development
Discover how education and workforce development sectors are crucial in preparing individuals for fulfilling careers. Stay informed about the nation’s economic health through the monthly jobs reports. Explore the latest articles and research on workforce development from Fed experts.
Can refugee resettlement bolster Vermont’s aging workforce?
By Amanda Blanco
Want to Move Up the Career Ladder? Explore the Updated Occupational Mobility Explorer to Chart a Path to Better-Paying Jobs
By Kyle D. Fee
El Paso educator promotes student career gateway via community colleges
A conversation with William Serrata
Lower income workers quick to switch jobs if it means higher pay
By Jennifer Wilding
Examining unemployment insurance: Now is the time
By Mary Hogan
The Survey of Community College Outcomes: Pathways to Success and Sneak Peek of Results
By Stephanie Norris and Laura Dawson Ullrich
Previewing Fall 2024 College Enrollment
By Laura Dawson Ullrich
Careers Evolve but Majors Matter: Career Pathways and College Majors in Virginia
By Joseph Mengedoth
Webinar Recap: Unveiling the Richmond Fed’s 2024 Survey of Community College Outcomes
By Kristin Vinagro
Disconnected Young Adults: A Look at the Eighth Federal Reserve District
By William M. Rodgers III, Alice L. Kassens and Nicole Summers-Gabr
Pay transparency’s rise isn’t tied to expected explanations
By Ayushi Narayan
Then and Now: The Changing Landscape of Education Outcomes and Funding in the 21st Century
By Nyerere Hodge, Stuart Andreason, and Carl E. Van Horn
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Native Communities
Native communities have unique histories and cultures. They also face distinct, and in some cases, unique economic challenges. Check out the latest articles and research on Native communities from Fed experts.
Exploring five factors that help tribal enterprises thrive
By Lexie Gauthier and Caryn Mohr
The economic ripple effects of tribal gaming and federal contracting
By Hue Nguyen and Jay Weiner
A new era for Indigenous data sovereignty
By Caryn Mohr
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Housing
Affordable housing continues to dominate headlines and conversations as communities across the nation grapple with the challenge of providing adequate housing for people, especially those with low and moderate incomes. Check out some of the latest housing articles and research from Fed experts.
New Action Fortifies Protections for Vulnerable Homebuyers
By Sarah Stein and Ann Carpenter
New England has a housing shortage. Could ‘ADUs’ help?
By Amanda Blanco
Denver new construction offers a lesson in affordable housing financing
By Ariel Cisneros
Oklahoma’s housing future: Insights from the 2024 Oklahoma Statewide Housing Needs Assessment
By Steve Shepelwich
Affordable housing leaders share challenges, successes during CDAC meeting in Omaha
By Rachael Surmick
Kansas LMI Housing Trends and Challenges
By Steven Howland and Elior Cohen
In Greater Minnesota, apartment owners’ operating costs rise as small cities “scream for more housing”
By Ben Horowitz and Christina Spicher
Land at Risk: Heirs’ Property in the Carolinas
By Surekha Carpenter and Suzanne Holland
Pandemic Homebuyers: Who Were They, and Where Did They Buy?
By Rocio Sanchez-Moyano, PhD
Homeownership Opportunities Beyond Single-Family: Quantifying the Current Landscape
By Lizzy Mattiuzzi, Alex Ramiller and Alex Schafran
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Child Care
Child care continues to garner significant attention because of its critical impact on families, employers, and the economy. As more parents enter the workforce, the demand for affordable, high-quality child care and education continues to rise. Dive into recent child care articles and research from Fed experts.
How can the nation expand child care options?
By Jay Lindsay
What Parents Say About How Childcare Problems Affect Employment and Hours Worked
By Mark O’Dell and Brianna Smith
Fed Listens Event Examines Challenges to Childcare Access
By Chicago Fed Staff Writer
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Small Business
Small businesses are the backbone of the nation’s economy. They are also a key economic driver of strong, robust, and adaptable communities. Check out the latest articles and research on small businesses from Fed experts.
The Impact of Hurricane Helene on Fifth District Businesses
By James Melton and Jason Kosakow
Firms’ Employment and Wage Outlook Going Into 2025
By Joseph Mengedoth and Jason Kosakow
Explore related small business content from Fed Communities
Weather Resiliency
Weather incidents of increasing severity and cost are prompting communities, homeowners, governments, and the property insurance industry to address the urgent need to adapt to the impacts of weather-related events. Check out the latest articles and research from Fed experts on weather-related disasters and their impact on the economy, and on lower-income communities in particular.
Flood Risk and the Tristate Housing Market
By Jacob Scott and Claire Kramer Mills
Hurricane Helene: What We Are Learning
By Bethany Greene and Matthew Martin
The Devastation of Hurricane Helene: The Fifth District
By Bethany Greene and Sonya Ravindranath Waddell
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Rural Development
Rural communities often feature smaller populations, vast open spaces and a connection to agriculture and natural resources. They also face distinct, and in some cases, unique economic challenges. Check out the latest articles and research on Rural communities from Fed experts.
The Telehealth Divide: Digital Inequity in Rural Health Care Deserts
By Pearse Haley, Alvaro Sanchez, Adam Scavette, and Sofia Tenorio Martinez
Community Development Snapshot: Working Alongside Rural Communities to Expand Housing Opportunity
By Garvester Kelley and Dustin Ingram
Digital Access Deficiencies in Rural Health Care Deserts: Identifying a Role for Telehealth
By Adam Scavette and Alvaro Sánchez
Barriers to Rural Investment
By Emily Wavering Corcoran and Jen Giovannitti
Fifth District Community Organizations to Receive $155,000 in Technical Assistance Grants Through the Rural Investment Collaborative
By Richmond Fed Staff
Rural Investment Collaborative Announces 2025 Community Investment Training Cohort
By Richmond Fed Staff
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