Demographics, State of the Labor Market
At Midterms, Republicans and Likely Voters More Upbeat About Job Market
There's little common ground on how Republicans and Democrats view the labor market and what policies they support, according to new survey findings. But when rating their own personal circumstances, the big divide is not partisan loyalties, but likelihood to vote.
State of the Labor Market
The Labor Market Recovery Crosses Partisan Lines
Under Trump, the labor market has improved at broadly the same pace as in the last year-and-a-half of the Obama administration. Both red and blue America have shared the benefits.
Regional, State of the Labor Market
US Cities Where Salaries Go Furthest: 2018
Money isn't everything. Local markets with the highest adjusted salaries tend to have higher unemployment and weaker future job prospects.
Regional, State of the Labor Market
The Tight Labor Markets People Aren’t Moving To
Metros with lower unemployment rates tend to attract more workers—unless those markets have high housing costs or uncertain future job prospects.
Regional
The Jobs Priced out of Expensive Metros
Construction, logistics, and call-center jobs are missing from expensive metros. But pricey metros have more than their share of tech, science, and high-end service jobs.
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