From immigration to financial education … from gathering regional economic data that assisted policymakers to promoting strategies for affordable housing … the Minneapolis Fed informed and engaged the community throughout 2018.
Our impact included:
Chapter 12 bankruptcies on the rise in the Ninth District
Ronald A. Wirtz
November 14, 2018
Director of Regional Outreach Ronald Wirtz’s revelations about a spike in chapter 12 bankruptcies among Ninth District farmers, data-driven reporting that found its ways to the halls of the U.S. Congress.
Lisa Cook interview: On invention gaps, hate-related violence, discrimination, and more
Douglas Clement
December 11, 2018
In-depth interviews with the world’s top economists, such as Lisa Cook of Michigan State, on issues of race and gender inequality.
Pause interest rate hikes to help the labor force grow
Neel Kashkari, President
October 26, 2018
Influencing monetary policy by sharing the Minneapolis Fed’s analysis in the Wall Street Journal.
“Hamilton” student social media contest for tickets and paid internship launched
Alyssa Augustine
September 18, 2018
Embracing the arrival of the Broadway hit “Hamilton” to the Twin Cities and leveraging it to help educate local school kids and the community about the role of the Fed.
Affordable housing crisis demands more supply
Ron Feldman and Mark Wright
October 18, 2018
Addressing affordable housing, a primary challenge for communities throughout the Ninth District.
Race, and the race between stocks and homes
Douglas Clement
July 31, 2018
Summarizing world-class research for the public to better understand issues of inequality, opportunity, and inclusive growth.
Immigrant entrepreneurs revitalize Minnesota town
Andy Steiner
July 17, 2018
Examining the role that immigrants have on workforce participation in a rural community.
Tribal leaders handbook on homeownership
Center for Indian Country Development
Spring 2018
Providing tools to promote homeownership in Indian Country.
