Research Methodology
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Promise, anxiety, and change: What the Fed is learning about AI’s impact on work
Artificial intelligence is impacting the way we work, and the workforce development ecosystem is changing as a result. The Federal Reserve’s Community Development function is among those tracking AI’s effects so far and what important questions remain.
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[Watch] When Every Dollar Counts: Worker Perspectives on the Economy
In this recent Connection Communities webinar, discover how low- to moderate-income workers adapt to rising costs and limited opportunities. Hear firsthand stories, research highlights, and Federal Reserve leaders’ insights on how financial pressures shape choices, resilience, and the future of our economy. Watch or listen on demand.
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Worker Perspectives: Economic context and methodology
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, in partnership with several other Federal Reserve Banks, and Ipsos, studied workers with lower and moderate income in the labor market. This study better informs policies on employment and price stability. The research focused on views about jobs, financial security, and employment expectations.
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Community Perspectives Survey: Insights from the field—Health of entities serving low- and moderate-income communities
The second report from the 2024 Community Perspectives Survey focuses on the health of organizations serving low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities and discusses the challenges they face. These organizations provide vital services to lower-income communities and infrastructure that promotes economic resilience and mobility.
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Community Perspectives Survey: Insights from the field—Economic conditions in low- and moderate-income communities
The 2024 Community Perspectives Survey, conducted nationally by the Federal Reserve, provides an overview of economic conditions in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities. The first report examines key findings in the areas of housing, employment, financial stability, health, education, small business and access to technology.
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Worker Voices: Shifting Perspectives and Expectations on Employment—Methodology
Have questions about Worker Voices? Get to know the methodology, coding approach, community-based participatory research principles employed, and limitations; statistics on participant demographics; and the facilitation guide questions used.