Articles by Dr. Bruce Peter Corrie

About Dr. Bruce Peter Corrie

Economist rooted in the experience of ALANA (African Latino Asian Native American) communities with expertise in economic development and cultural entrepreneurship. This site features research, policy analysis and data. My parallel site, www.culturaldestinations.org features the innovative strategies how cultural assets can create wealth and belonging as we work to "be" the Idea of America.

Many ALANA Businesses will Not Survive the Covid Crisis

July 25, 2020 Dr. Bruce Peter Corrie Comments Off

The Minneapolis Fed conducted a business survey in partnership with community organizations to gauge the impact of the COVID crisis. 768 participated in the survey out of which 44 percent were minority businesses and 71 […]

Inspiring the Human Spirit

July 25, 2020 Dr. Bruce Peter Corrie Comments Off

This work is inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa and Paulo Freirie. Each one of them inspired the human spirit to do extraordinary things. Their inspiration was not […]

Tribal Economies Hit Hard by Covid Crisis

July 25, 2020 Dr. Bruce Peter Corrie Comments Off

A recent study University of Chicago economists Jonathan Dingel and Brent Nieman found that 37 percent of jobs in the USA can be done at home – teleworkable. The the top five industry sectors are […]

Telework – Not Good for Minority Workers

July 25, 2020 Dr. Bruce Peter Corrie Comments Off

Landmark Report of the Governor’s Working Group on Minority Business Development 2000

July 25, 2020 Dr. Bruce Peter Corrie Comments Off

This landmark report commissioned by Governor Jesse Ventura in 2000 explored the potential of minority businesses in Minnesota. It presented for the first time a change in perspective – viewing minorities as “assets” rather than […]