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Fox Point Farms: Inside California's Innovative Agrihood Community
Discover how Fox Point Farms in Encinitas, CA is redefining neighborhood living with a regenerative farm at its core. This thriving agrihood community blends sustainable agriculture, housing, and local business into a self-sustaining, connected ecosystem.
Jerry Paytas, Ph.D.
Jul 294 min read


The Secret Behind Implementation
At Fourth Economy, we don't just plan; we catalyze tangible impact. This blog peels back the curtain on how our clients are moving from strategic blueprints to realized action and measurable outcomes.
Abby Brady, Chris Worley, and Jerry Paytas, PhD
Jun 264 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


Fourth Economy Convenes Financial Leaders to Create Mortgage Lending Product Targeted to Homes with Tangled Title
Financial leaders met to discuss a new mortgage lending product aimed at preserving home ownership and building generational wealth.
Maura Kay, Jerry Paytas, Ph.D., and Chris Worley
Feb 252 min read


Uncovering the Mystery behind Falling Labor Force Participation Rates
America’s labor force participation rate continues to decline. Since the late 1990s the labor force participation rate (LFPR) has fallen...
Ross Berlin and Jerry Paytas, PhD
Jul 24, 20245 min read
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