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.

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CDPS Blog

Explore topical and timely issues relevant to practitioners and policymakers in the community and economic development fields.

Community Reinvestment Act

The act encourages banks to meet the credit and financial service needs of all communities.

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Federal Reserve Community Development Insights, Data, and Stories

Community Development and Policy Studies (CDPS)

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