Regional Business and Economics Newspaper
March 2006
The wealth (and poverty) of Indian nations
Small businesses and tribal colleges offer fresh hope in Indian Country. They also face great hurdles.
Annual Reports
fedgazetteTribal Economic Development
- Tribal trends
While economic conditions have improved for American Indians living on reservations, poverty remains prevalent, and tribes face deep challenges in their efforts to develop. - Indianpreneurs
Small business development holds great promise for American Indian economic progress, but big obstacles remain. - A model law
A newly drafted model law may help bring loans to Indian Country. - Capital idea
Native CDFIs are providing much-needed credit in Indian Country. - Growth by degrees
The good news: tribal colleges help develop Indian economies and cultures. The bad news: they face a chronic funding crisis.
Interview
- Thomas J. Holmes on Wal-Mart's location strategy
Holmes describes Wal-Mart's location strategy and possible implications for the Ninth District.
Ninth District Features
- Condemned prosperity
The use of eminent domain for private development may benefit district communities, but it blights the overall economy. - Challenging the big stick
- Putting a price, and a cap, on pain and suffering
How the current medical malpractice crisis affects the Ninth District. - Charts: Medical Malpractice Payment Reports for Physicians
Charts: Medical Malpractice Payment Reports for Physicians - Table: Malpractice premium rate comparison, by state and specialty, 2003-05
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