The annual Municipal Finance Conference brings together academics, practitioners, issuers, and regulators to discuss recent research on municipal capital markets and state and local fiscal issues. The conference is a joint venture of the Hutchins Center on …
Since 2014, Brookings has developed and maintained a comprehensive database on the global impact bonds market. The below data represents a snapshot from that database updated each month. For further Brookings research on impact bonds, visit our Impact …
Executive Summary Credit cards offer consumers convenience as both a payment vehicle and a source of short-term credit. Revolving credit permits consumers to enjoy immediate purchase of goods and services (in the absence of funds or in lieu of tapping …
Seven months ago, Republican Glenn Youngkin defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe in a closely watched gubernatorial race in Virginia. The story coming out of Virginia was the outsized role of education issues—specifically, critical race theory (CRT) and “ …
By Gabriel Chodorow-Reich, Ben Iverson, David WesselThe U.S. responded to the COVID-19 recession with massive and unprecedented support for businesses. The business sector overall fared much better than had been expected at the outset. Is this evidence …
Respected worldwide brand takes top honors in Best Property Maintenance category NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Chem-Dry, the world's largest carpet, upholstery and hard-surface floor cleaning franchise, has …
Turkey’s opposition to Sweden and Finland joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in the wake of Russia’s war on Ukraine has elevated the Kurdish question on the international stage. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is attempting to capitalize …
Transformative new technologies are reshaping markets, business models, and the nature of work. But as they create new opportunities, they also pose new challenges, not least of which is rising economic inequality. Rising inequality has been stoking …
Widening geographic inequality in the United States has shifted federal policymakers’ attention to investing in “places” as well as “people.” On his first day in office, President Biden signed an executive order prioritizing support for underserved …
Introduction Economies stagnating. Governments overindebted. The ashes of war impeding progress on international cooperation. A widespread sense of malaise and absence of urgency blocking the mobilization of capital. Such a narrative could easily describe …
We are living in what has been aptly termed the digital era, a time of rapid technological change led by digital technologies. The new technologies are reshaping economies—and societies. We may be on the cusp of a significant deepening and acceleration of …
One of the most compelling developments of the Biden presidency has been the emergence of significant programs and policies targeted at helping places (and their residents) thrive, rather than people more generally. Proposed across numerous realms, “place- …
The radical social, economic, and employment changes spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many people rethinking their living arrangements. These changes substantially affected the U.S. housing market, though not always in the same way. For example …
The nation’s major metropolitan areas—those with populations exceeding 1 million, which are home to nearly six in 10 Americans—have been a focal point of the nation’s economic vibrancy, politics, and racial and ethnic diversity. A deep look at 2020 census …
Last month, Florida’s governor and state legislature rescinded Disney’s self-governing authority after the company criticized a law widely seen as anti-LGBTQ. This action clearly demonstrates the power of states to affect economic, social, environmental, …
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has propelled forward questions about Europe’s energy independence and clean energy investments. As policymakers look for alternatives to Russian oil and gas, they must balance meeting capacity needs today with meeting climate …
LIFE Provides Hundreds of Displaced Families with Food Baskets During the Holy Month of Ramadan TAIZ, OH, YEMEN, May 6, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- For several years, Yemen has been a country that suffers economically, resulting from war and conflict. …
Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted real estate markets and urban spaces in new and profound ways. Increased work-from-home has boosted demand for larger homes in suburban markets, vacancy rates in downtown offices and retail have …
When seeking zoning approvals for new multifamily housing, developers often face a high degree of complexity and uncertainty. Public hearings prioritizing neighbor participation are a big reason for that. In this regard, zoning is fundamentally different …
Newsmatics Is a News Tech Company Developing Next-Generation Global News Platforms WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, USA, May 2, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Internet Product Development Group, Inc. (IPD Group) is announcing the change of its company name …
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