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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.
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?
Labor Day Reflections on the COVID-19 Recovery
The Institute for Economic Equity’s inaugural director reflects on how U.S. workers and their families are faring today compared with last Labor Day.
Economic Sentiment and the Role of the Labor Market
An analysis looks at labor share, wages and price growth during recent economic expansions to understand U.S. consumer sentiment since COVID-19.