COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION - CDFI
Private sector financial institution which provides credit and community development assistance to local communities. Their goal is to help individuals in these communities to become financially self-sufficient to increase their contributions in national economic growth and rebuild run-down areas. These institutions may acquire federal funding through the US Treasury Department. Private sectors including individuals, companies, and regions may also provide funding to CDFIs.
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Removing the pricing regulations of an industry, set forth by tariffs created by a regulatory body. It allows an industry to price its goods at mar ...
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Forfeited output of a nation’s economy as the result of the failure to generate sufficient jobs for all those willing to work.
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Savior Plan
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