Spring 2007 
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
March 1, 2007
- Gaps Between New England Men and Women in College Degree Attainment
by Andrew Sum, Ishwar Khatiwada, and Joseph McLaughlin, Northeastern University
Boys have been falling behind girls in school for more than two decades. Recognizing the problem is the first step toward a solution. - Economic Development in Maine
by Sheila Grant, Tom Lizotte, and Erik Stumpfel, Piscataquis County - Bringing Jobs to Western Maine
by Peter L. Judkins, Franklin Savings Bank
Two articles highlight economic revitalization leadership in Maine. - Tackling Foreclosure
by Ricardo Borgos, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston - Foreclosure in Rhode Island
by Carol Lewis, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
With foreclosure rates rising, banks and community groups are creating systems to help families keep their homes. - In-State Tuition Rates and Immigrants
by Antoniya Owens, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
The pros and cons of states' letting children of illegal immigrants pay in-state tuition at public colleges. - Safe Growth and Natural Disaster
by Kristina Egan, Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance
Smart growth planning is beginning to include safe growth techniques, which can minimize the effects of natural disasters. - Environmental Finance for Affordable Housing
by Sam Merrill, University of Southern Maine
Two wallets are better than one, as partnerships between environmental groups and affordable housing advocates are demonstrating. - Estimating the Cost of Being Unbanked
by Tyler Desmond and Charles Sprenger, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Being unbanked involves not only direct costs such as check cashing fees or payday loan interest, but also barriers to building a nest egg. - Mapping New England: 2005 Housing Permits in New England
by Ricardo Borgos, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Housing permits in New England increased from 57,872 in 2004 to 58,742 in 2005, with Rhode Island experiencing the greatest uptick. The map shows 2005 housing permits
relative to population. - The Rural Entrepreneur: Overcoming Isolation
by Ashley Bliss, Women's Rural Entrepreneurial Network
To foster entrepreneurship in rural regions, a New Hampshire group addresses both business needs and personal needs of clients.
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