Equitable development strengthens economies by creating inclusive, resilient, and vibrant communities. From closing gaps and increasing access, to sharing and deploying resources after a natural disaster, equitable development is an essential tool for every lower-income community. Explore the latest equitable 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