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.

Family wealth in Massachusetts: Findings from the 2025 Massachusetts Economic Conditions and Household Opportunity Survey (Mass ECHOS)
By Marybeth J. Mattingly, Sara Chaganti, Michael Evangelist, Marija Bingulac, and Gracie L. Griffin

Boston Fed report offers detailed picture of family wealth in Massachusetts
By Jay Lindsay

The Landscape of Elder Care in the United States: Part 2—The Cost and Quality of Care
By Kelli Marquardt, Aryan Safi, and Anthony Lo Sasso

New generations use Route 66 to revitalize historic Clinton, Oklahoma
By Jennifer Wilding

Rising Fuel Costs in Fifth District States
By Taylor Pessin

What Businesses Are Saying: Demand and Cost Pressures Felt Broader
By R. Andrew Bauer, Renee Haltom, and Matthew Martin

Applying Federal Reserve Data to Local Financial Inclusion Efforts: A Case Study from California’s Central Valley
By Leilani Barnett and Jason Vargo

The Opportunity for Alignment: OZ Investments and the Community Reinvestment Act
By Jason Vargo, Sarah Simms, and Elizabeth Kneebone

Connecting the Dots: Addressing Community Challenges Together
By Nishesh Chalise

Systems Thinking 101: Learning to Connect the Dots
By Nishesh Chalise

Lower-income Minnesotans struggle in uncertain economy
By Juliet Cramer, Ben Horowitz, Ayushi Narayan, Alene Tchourumoff, and Maxine Xu

Tenth District takes firsthand look at southeast Oklahoma’s tourism boom and business successes
By Scott Wilson