In an inclusive economy, economic growth leads to shared prosperity that allows every resident economic security, resources to build wealth, and opportunity to live to their fullest. Yet Black and brown residents in DC, especially those with low incomes, face structural barriers to decent employment and income, including anti-Black racism, bias, and employment discrimination. District leaders can ensure every resident is able to share in the city’s prosperity by addressing the deeply rooted, systemic challenges faced by Black people in its economic policies.
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Meeting DC’s Challenges, Maintaining Fiscal Discipline: Reforming Economic Development Programs to Promote Job Creation and Fiscally Responsible Use of Public Funds
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 1, 2007 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / Taxes
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Audio Transcript: DC’s Recent Poverty Increase Deserves More Attention
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 10, 2006 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty
Testimony
Testimony of Angie Rodgers, Policy Analyst, DC Fiscal Policy Institute, At The Agency Oversight Hearing On the Fiscal Year 2006 Budget For The DC Energy Office District of Columbia Committee On Economic Development
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 27, 2006 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty
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