Regional
How the economy looks depends on where you’re standing. Find out why — and to whom — these local differences matter most.
Regional, State of the Labor Market
What Drives Local Economic Confidence
Partisanship plays only a supporting role in local economic confidence. Both Republicans and Democrats tend to rate economic conditions higher in blue metros than in red metros.
Demographics, Regional, State of the Labor Market
Competitive Congressional Districts: An Economic Snapshot
Overall, the US economy is humming. To dive deeper, we analyzed economic changes at the Congressional district level.
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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