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.

Alternative Data: Expanding Access to Credit
By Federal Reserve Consumers & Communities colleagues

Investment Connection creates funding opportunity for Lincoln, Neb., nonprofit
By Rachael Surmick

American neighborhoods are segregated by income. What does that mean for the future of income inequality, neighborhoods, and children?
By Lisa Camner McKay

Do Anchor Institutions Support Regional Economic Resiliency? Evidence from Penn State University
By Adam Scavette, Robert Calvert Jump, and Deborah Diamond

Consumer Credit Insights: Debt in Third District States
By Alaina Barca

2025 CDFI Survey: Perspectives From Small-Town Mission-Driven Lenders
By Emily Wavering Corcoran and James Melton

2025 CDFI Survey: Can Secondary Markets Help CDFI Loan Funds Grow?
By Surekha Carpenter

Around the District: Highlights from the California Rural Success Summit
By Leilani Barnett, Tracy Choi, and Jessica Monge Coria

The Credit Journey of Lower-Income Households
By Liz Deichmann

Every Thread Counts: How Community Insights Shape Our Economic View
By Sarah Cramer