The author explains that many believe the New Markets Tax Credit Program, which aims to stimulate $15 billion in private equity investment in low-income communities, can provide such a conduit. While the program has many strengths, it is still too early to tell whether it will live up to its promise because the initial investments are just beginning to unfold.
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http://www.clevelandfed.org/CommAffairs/crforum/crf_fall2003.pdf