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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Testimony
Testimony of Jenny Reed, Policy Analyst, DC Fiscal Policy Institute, at the Public Hearing on B18-050, “The Mixed-Income Housing Amendment Act of 2010,†District of Columbia Committee on Economic Development
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 17, 2010 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Inclusive Economy
Report
A Proposed Tax Break to Recruit CoStar into the District: High Costs, Questionable Benefits, Bad Tax Policy
By Jenny Reed • December 9, 2009 • Inclusive Economy / Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Testimony
Testimony of Elissa Silverman, Communications and Policy Associate, for the Public Hearing on B18-420, “Unemployment Compensation Administration Modernization Amendment Act of 2009†and B18-455, “Unemployment Compensation Reform Act of 2009â€
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • November 25, 2009 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
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DC’s Labor Market is Failing Young Black Workers
By Caitlin C. Schnur • March 18, 2024 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training