RECAP Briefing Rooms - Economy
News and Features
- Firm Entry and Exit in Iowa, 1992-2004
Assesses patterns of firm entry and exit in Iowa to identify differences among industries in urban-rural bias; long-term growth; and firm survival patterns.
- Characteristics of Iowa's Racially and Ethnically Diverse Neighborhoods
Examines economic and social characteristics of racially and ethnically diverse neighborhoods in Iowa.
- Home Mortgage Lending to Iowa's Minority Groups
Examines loan application data by race and ethnicity of the applicants to identify differences in purpose, approval rates, and reasons for denial.
- Minority Business Owners in Iowa
Examines demographic and financial characteristics of business ownership for minorities in Iowa and in the U.S.
- Foreign-Born Participants in the Iowa Economy
Investigates key economic, social, and workforce participation characteristics of Iowa's foreign born populations.
- Black and Hispanic Participants in the Iowa Economy
Profiles selected economic characteristics of all Iowans, Blacks, and Hispanics as they may relate to their participation in the Iowa economy.
- Minority Group Participation in the Iowa Economy
Compares the economic participation characteristics of white only and minority persons residing in Iowa.
Recommended Readings
- Understanding Biofuels Economic Impact Claims
This report discusses the validity of recent robust claims of job gains from biofuels industry growth in the state of Iowa.
- The Economic Importance of Agri-Food Industries in Iowa
This study investigates the economic value of Iowa's agri-food industries, including agricultural production, primary food processing, other agricultural commodity processing, and agricultural input manufacturing and distribution activities.
- Economic Impact of the Insurance Industry in Iowa
This report investigates the major economic attributes and the value of Iowa's insurance industry to the Iowa economy.
Useful Links
- Iowa Economy - News & Trends
On-line publication from Iowa Workforce Development with statewide and local economic indicators.
- Iowa Farm Outlook & News
Monthly newsletter featuring Iowa livestock and crops updates and general economy news.
