WP 26-08 – Using synthetic differences-in-differences models, the authors study whether U.S. counties containing state flagship universities experienced resiliency via lower unemployment rates during the past three U.S. recessions.

Universities and hospitals, as anchor institutions, significantly contribute to local economies by providing jobs and services. But what happens in downturns? This study analyzes the economic performance of State College, PA, during three recessions.

This report examines the occupations that are most exposed to artificial intelligence, the characteristics of these occupations, and how concentrated these AI-exposed jobs are across metropolitan areas of the Third District.