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From Barriers to Opportunity: A Fair Housing Q&A with the City of Lorain, OH
Fair housing isn’t just a civil rights issue; in 2025, it’s becoming one of the most important drivers of local economic strategy.
Anne Jensen and Neeky Dennis
1 day ago4 min read


The Future of Funding for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Small Businesses – Insights from InBIA
Fourth Economy learned about the federal funding outlook for innovation, entrepreneurship, and small businesses in light of the current federal funding disruptions at ICBI39, the 39th International Conference on Business Incubation, hosted by the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA).
Nicole Muise-Kielkucki
1 day ago5 min read


Trade Deficits and Tariffs: A Deeper Dive
To understand America’s trade deficit, it helps to review some basic economics.
Jerry Paytas, Ph.D.
Apr 243 min read
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