Jun 29, 2023

Can big banks take economic heat right now?

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The results of this year's big bank stress tests are in, and the outcomes are encouraging... according to some. Then, the economic case for LGBTQ equality.

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LGBT support makes good economic sense

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Erika Soderstrom

Jun 29, 2023

According to research, when it comes to LGBT rights, "being a little bit more legally inclusive was worth roughly $2,000 in GDP per capita," said economics professor Lee Badgett.

Economics professor, Lee Badgett, explains how more LGBT inclusion can help the economy.

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