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Estimating County-Level Regional Price Parities from Public Data

U.S. Department of Commerce

Estimating County-Level Regional Price Parities from Public Data March 27, 2024 ASowah@doc.gov Wed, 03/27/2024 - 14:12 The idea that prices differ by place is a well-known economic concept. To quantify these price differences, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) publishes regional price parities (RPPs).

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Learn More and Apply Now: Communities Across Nation Can Apply for $3 Billion in Funding from President’s American Rescue Plan

U.S. Department of Commerce

Raimondo announced six programs , collectively called Investing in America’s Communities, that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) will execute to equitably invest the $3 billion it received from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. Economic Development Administration. Bureaus and Offices. Leadership.

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Women’s History Month: Carrying the Torch of Public Service from Tehran to New York

U.S. Department of Commerce

Women’s History Month: Carrying the Torch of Public Service from Tehran to New York March 27, 2023 KCPullen@doc.gov Mon, 03/27/2023 - 09:56 Roxanne Moadel-Attie, New York Regional Office Program Manager, U.S. Census Bureau Tags Women's History Month Census Bureau When asked what most motivated me to join the Commerce Department’s U.S.

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EDA and MBDA Support a New Generation of Black Entrepreneurs

U.S. Department of Commerce

Department of Commerce, National Black History Month is an opportunity to shine a light on the legacies and achievements of those within the Black business community and to honor the significant cultural and economic contributions of Black Americans to our country. Equity is at the heart of the work being done at the Department of Commerce.

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Geographic Awake: Bridging Gaps in Geographical Indication Awareness Across India

IP and Legal Filings

These items acquire quality and other attributes from their origin, making them unique to that region. The main issue in India is that, in contrast to producers who have the real interest, merchants pocket the dragon’s share of the economic or financial advantages made possible by the GI.

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Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

IIPRD

For instance, the ‘Make in India’ initiative was introduced in order to heavily incentivize and encourage MSMEs. Subsequently, several schemes and initiatives have been introduced in order to encourage MSMEs to protect their Intellectual Property (IP). Investing in further research and development.

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The Income Ranking of Metros Has Changed Little Since 1980

U.S. Department of Commerce

There are a few exceptions, and those metros that have climbed the ranks might offer lessons for economic development strategies and place-based investments. Economic opportunity tends to be concentrated in some places and not others, and most places with less economic opportunity for their residents remain so over time.

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