Community Investments

April 1, 1998

Articles on economic development for women, successful multi-bank CDCs, and the competitive advantage of America’s inner cities.

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Table of Contents

The Case Against Economic Development for Women
Joline Godfrey
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Study Identifies Eight Core Characteristics of Successful Multi-Bank CDCs
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Recent Study Supports the Competitive Advantages of America’s Inner Cities
Cletis Shelby
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CRA Data Collection – Answers to Perplexing Questions
Carol A. Cordova
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Sovereign Lending: One Step Closer in the Northwest
Craig Nolte
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