Community Development and Policy Studies (CDPS)

The Community Development and Policy Studies (CDPS) division is part of the Economic Research department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. CDPS is made up of community development experts with backgrounds in economics, finance, urban planning, law, bank regulation, and other fields who work together to increase opportunity and economic inclusion through rigorous original research and collaboration with a range of public and private organizations. Learn more about CDPS.

Peer City Identification Tool (PCIT)
The PCIT helps policymakers and practitioners compare/contrast economic conditions across cities of similar sizes and demographic profiles.
Policy Specialists
Meet the team working on Community Development and Policy Studies.
ProfitWise News and Views logo
Read our community and economic development publication offering diverse perspectives on expanding economic inclusion and opportunity.
CDPS Blog
Explore topical and timely issues relevant to practitioners and policymakers in the community and economic development fields.
Covid-19 Resource Page
Access community resilience resources for families and individuals, businesses and nonprofits, data seekers, and more.
Research
Discover rigorous analysis intended to raise awareness and understanding of broad-based economic inclusion and opportunity.
Community Reinvestment Act
The act encourages banks to meet the credit and financial service needs of all communities.
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