Economics

Center on Wealth & Poverty
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Jonathan Choe
September 1, 2022
Economics, Homelessness

Hope Camping Out in Spokane

Jonathan Choe
September 1, 2022
Economics, Homelessness
Surrounded by vast farmland and enjoying majestic sunsets, Spokane is the largest city in Eastern Washington. It’s home to Gonzaga University, an abundance of outdoor activities, and the population is booming — including at a place called, “Camp Hope.”  Read More ›
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Seattle's Unending Drug Crisis
Jonathan Choe
August 19, 2022
Economics

Seattle’s Unending Drug Crisis

Jonathan Choe
August 19, 2022
Economics
In this great American city, blessed with enormous wealth and natural beauty, a drug crisis is exploding on its streets. Along 3rd Avenue, against the backdrop of Pike Place Market in Seattle’s downtown core, the addicts smoke and inject all kinds of substances in plain sight. Read More ›