The MTF report estimates that the gross state product would increase by $25 billion over five years if Massachusetts were able to close its racial divide in wages, housing, investments and wealth. According to MTF President Eileen McAnneny, much of that increase would come from the greater number of available workers if more Black and Latino students simply had an opportunity to graduate from college.
May 27, 2021
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMPETITIVENESS
Editorial: Another reason to aim for a more equitable economy
The MTF report estimates that the gross state product would increase by $25 billion over five years if Massachusetts were able to close its racial divide in wages, housing, investments and wealth. According to MTF President Eileen McAnneny, much of that increase would come from the greater number of available workers if more Black and Latino students simply had an opportunity to graduate from college.
