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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Mayor Gray Should Embrace Economic Development that Brings Living Wages
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 15, 2013 • Inclusive Economy
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DC Chamber-Funded Study Makes Erroneous Conclusions about Job Impacts of a Retail Living Wage
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • June 17, 2013 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
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The Next Step in Reforming Workforce Development in the District of Columbia
By Jenny Reed • April 8, 2013 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
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