Spring 2005 
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
March 1, 2005
- Deconstructing the Myths: Housing Development Versus School Costs
William Ray of the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority analyzes the connection between housing development and accelerating public school spending in the Granite State. - Made in Vermont: Protecting the Rural Working Landscape
Like maple syrup and milk, farms are part of Vermont’s identity. Mamie Marcuss examines the impact of agriculture on the state’s economy and the ways in which Vermonters are working to sustain their rural heritage. - New HMDA Data: Intent, Interpretation, and Implications
In March, the first data reflecting changes to the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act became available to the public. Anna Afshar summarizes the new data’s features, the intent of the changes, and the limits of interpretation. - Campus and Community Collaboration: First Person with John Bassett
Clark University President John Bassett talks with Communities , Banking about the university’s relationship with the Main South neighborhood of Worcester, Massachusetts. - Mapping New England: The Region's Colleges and Universities
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