Workforce & Economic Development
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Using Qualitative Research to Understand the Economy: A Toolkit
This toolkit offers lessons on using community-engaged qualitative research practices gleaned from the Federal Reserve’s Worker Voices Project and shows how others can employ these methods in their own work.
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Workforce & Economic Development
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Deepening Our Understanding of the Labor Market
Exploring how workers can reach their fullest individual potential is an area of significant research at the Philadelphia Fed. In this perspective, President Patrick Harker expands on how this work supports our goal of achieving maximum employment.
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Data on Anchor Institutions Help Inform Decisions at the Local, Regional, and State Levels
In addition to regional data, the Anchor Economy dashboard details state-level measures of the economic impact of anchor institutions. In this article, Deborah Diamond shares insights from three experts about using these data to support their work.
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A Measure of the Anchor Economy’s Impact and Importance
New research provides insight into regional economic change and anchor reliance. In this article, Philadelphia Fed President Patrick T. Harker shares his perspective on leveraging these data to understand both underlying trends in regional economies and future needs.
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Anchor Economy Dashboard
Explore the economic impact of anchor institutions in 524 regions across the U.S. The reliance index demonstrates how dependent regional economies are on these institutions and provides a measure of the national average.
Updated: 27 Sep ’22
Occupational Mobility Explorer
This interactive tool sheds light on career pathways in the U.S. labor market. The tool allows users to explore career paths and visualize how job skills needed for specific occupations can transfer to higher-paying occupations in the same geographical area.
Updated: 23 Sep ’24