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Financial capital

Individuals and organizations use financial resources, such as money and access to affordable loans, to achieve well-being and generate wealth through production of goods and services. Indicators, such as economic outputs (gross domestic products - GDP), the number of jobs, median income, and poverty, reflect the financial status of a community. Communities will improve through a strong economy that encourages business investment and provides employment opportunities for workers at all skill levels.

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