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Vulnerable Workers and the State of the U.S. Labor Market
U.S. employment has remained strong since last Labor Day amid high inflation. If the labor market weakens, how would that affect vulnerable workers?
What Does the Beveridge Curve Tell Us about the Labor Market Recovery?
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.
Journal Article
Where Are Labor Markets the Tightest? A Tale of the 100 Largest US Cities
How does labor market tightness vary across the US, and how have labor markets changed since the pandemic? The vacancy-to-unemployment ratio is a common measure.
The Current Labor Market for Workers with a Disability
People with disabilities can be a talent pool if employers reduce recruitment and workplace barriers.
Journal Article
Barriers to Participation in the Labor Force: A Primer
Structural barriers make it harder to join the labor force. Addressing these barriers could create opportunities for vulnerable groups and grow the economy.
Report
Disconnected Young Adults: A Look at the Eighth Federal Reserve District
An analysis examines labor market experiences of disconnected young adults by geography, race, education and income nationally and in the Eighth District.
Understanding the Cases for Economic Equity
Four cases that examine the importance of economic equity suggest that greater equity could strengthen the entire economy.
Essay
Mental Health during the Pandemic
Unemployment rates, public health policy and the severity of COVID-19 cases help explain patterns of anxiety among different groups during the pandemic.
The Enduring Regional Economic Challenges Associated with the Pandemic
Families in the Eighth District states are already struggling because of the pandemic. Until COVID-19 is reined in, the economic effects will likely endure.
How Have U.S. Workers Fared in a Labor Market Reshaped by the Pandemic?
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?