Not Working, Out-of-School Young Adults in the U.S. by Race and Geography
Rodgers, William M.; Kassens, Alice; Chalise, Nishesh; Summers-Gabr, Nicole (2024-08-15)
An analysis examines the rates of U.S. young adults who aren’t in school or working—that is, “disconnected”—by where they live and by race and ethnicity.
On the Economy

What Is the Key to Improving Worker Resiliency in the Labor Market?
Rodgers, William M.; Kassens, Alice (2022-08-30)
The tight labor market has helped most vulnerable workers recover. Improving the job matching process can help them keep their gains if conditions deteriorate.
On the Economy

The Beveridge Curve and Structural Barriers in the Labor Market
Rodgers, William M.; Kassens, Alice (2022-10-20)
Beveridge curves for vulnerable groups, especially single mothers, differ from the overall workforce, meaning structural barriers to the job matching process exist.
On the Economy

Journal Article
Despite a Tight Labor Market, Job Opportunities Lag for Eighth District Out-of-School Young Adults
Rodgers, William M.; Chalise, Nishesh; Kassens, Alice (2023-11-17)
Out-of-school young adults in the Eighth District have made employment gains in a tight labor market but continue to encounter barriers to finding jobs.
The Regional Economist

What Does the Beveridge Curve Tell Us about the Labor Market Recovery?
Rodgers, William M.; Kassens, Alice (2022-07-14)
Examining the relationship between the jobless rate and the job vacancy rate reveals recent changes in the job matching process between U.S. employers and workers.
On the Economy

How Have U.S. Workers Fared in a Labor Market Reshaped by the Pandemic?
Rodgers, William M.; Kassens, Alice (2025-08-19)
Shocks from the COVID-19 pandemic led to an exceptionally tight U.S. labor market from 2022 to mid-2024. Did all workers benefit from these conditions?
On the Economy

Essay
Mental Health during the Pandemic
Kassens, Alice; Rodgers, William M. (2023-05-09)
Unemployment rates, public health policy and the severity of COVID-19 cases help explain patterns of anxiety among different groups during the pandemic.
Economic Equity Insights