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Regional Economic Conditions: Ag Credit

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Gains from trade: Understanding the who, how, and when

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New data showcase the breadth of tribally owned businesses

Ava LaPlante | Research Assistant, Center for Indian Country Development Elijah Moreno | Cornell University Vanessa Palmer | Data Director, Center for Indian Country Development

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The retirement savings of immigrants in America

Erick Garcia Luna | Director, Regional Outreach

April 14, 2025

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Credit supply, housing demand, and rising home prices

Kenneth Cowles | Research Associate, Institute

April 14, 2025

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Saving for retirement in America

Lisa Camner McKay | Senior Writer, Institute

April 14, 2025

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Interview with Kosali Simon: How health economics can help people get back to school, work, and family

Jeff Horwich | Senior Economics Writer

April 14, 2025

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Federal contract consolidation: Help or hindrance for Native entity enterprises?

Jacqui Baldwin-LeClair | Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Indian Country Development Ava LaPlante | Research Assistant, Center for Indian Country Development

April 9, 2025

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