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These U.S. counties had the best and worst employment growth

by Elizabeth Trovall
Aug 21, 2024
Experts say strawberries and RVs were behind some of the most dramatic shifts in the labor market on a county basis.
Elkhart County, Indiana, had the largest decline in local employment, likely tied to its RV manufacturing. “Demand for RVs went crazy coming out of the pandemic, and it's kind of come back down to earth,” says Thomas Walstrum of the Chicago Fed.
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The economics behind a new program protecting undocumented family members of U.S. citizens

by Elizabeth Trovall
Aug 21, 2024
Work permits can increase wages, workforce participation and job potential for undocumented immigrants.
Having immigration status tends to increase the wages of undocumented workers, according to the Dallas Fed's Pia Orrenius.
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Will U.S. consumers keep the economy going?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Aug 15, 2024
Some reassuring news: The Census Bureau reported that retail sales were up a full percent in July from the month before.
Consumers spent almost $7 billion more in July than they did in June, but analysts say they are still looking for deals.
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Increasing use of AI in job resumes is a mixed blessing

by Elizabeth Trovall
Aug 14, 2024
Jobseekers find it easier to write resumes to multiple employers with AI, but those hiring have more applications to sort through.
The share of jobseekers using generative AI increased to more than 50% in 2024, according to Julia Pollak at ZipRecruiter.
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Getting creative in the competition for health care workers

by Elizabeth Trovall
Aug 13, 2024
Competition for medical workers can be fierce, requiring incentives like housing assistance or student loan repayments to recruit new hires.
As wages creep up in other industries, health care has to compete. Above, a nurse visits a patient at her home.
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The higher unemployment rate may not be a bad thing this time

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Aug 6, 2024
July's increase was not driven by layoffs. The data reflected the larger number of people who are actively seeking jobs.
More people have entered the job market recently, possibly drawn by a healthy environment for salaries.
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Swing County, Swing State

How the consumers of Kent County, Michigan feel about the economy

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Aug 6, 2024
The regional economy isn't in bad shape, but many folks say it's hard to get by.
Adreanah Neely says it's hard to find a job right now in Kent County.
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The CHIPS Act and Inflation Reduction Act — 2 years on

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder
Aug 1, 2024
Heather Boushey, a member of the White House's Council of Economic Advisers, on the results of the legislation so far.
"We've now seen announcements of $900 billion of private sector investment all across the country," said Heather Boushey, a member of the White House's Council of Economic Advisers.
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Gold rush mines are a 21st century safety hazard. It may take Colorado decades to close them all. 

by Elizabeth Trovall
Jul 30, 2024
The American heyday of gold mining may be in the past, but thousands of abandoned mines remain a problem for governments to clean up.
Inside the Chicago Carr Mine in Colorado.
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Why birth order could make a difference in your career prospects

by Daniel Ackerman
Jul 29, 2024
Older siblings have an economic leg up on their younger counterparts, according to a growing body of economic research.
Some older siblings have better economic outlooks than their younger counterparts, research shows.
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