Minneapolis Fed
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Fixing labor market rules that limit workers
Reforms can improve the rules of the labor market, helping workers and strengthening the economy.
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How occupational segregation and licensing matter to labor market opportunity
From EMTs to lawyers, hair stylists to teachers, nearly a quarter of US jobs require a professional license. How can we make it easier for qualified workers to secure those jobs?
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Unequal inflation: Why rising prices are not the same for everyone
New research tells us that inflation may impact different people in different ways. People’s experiences with rising prices depend on where they live, how much they earn, and how they spend.
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Perspectives from Main Street: The impact of COVID-19 on communities and the entities serving them [2021]
The spread of COVID-19 and the many efforts to slow it are impacting communities throughout the nation. To best respond to this crisis, information is needed about the scope and scale of challenges in various communities. This report offers findings of a survey designed to collect information on the effects of COVID-19 on low- to…
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[Watch] Envisioning a US economy that works for everyone
Imagine that racial and gender gaps in the labor market did not exist. Would economic benefits extend beyond people no longer facing disparities? A team of Federal Reserve community development experts created a data simulation to find out. In this webinar, learn what it reveals. Watch on demand.
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New dashboard highlights Native Americans’ place in national labor force conversations
How are Native Americans faring in the labor market? The new Native American Labor Market Dashboard lets you track statistics are not readily available anywhere else.
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How much could US states gain by closing racial and gender gaps in the labor market?
Imagine that racial and gender gaps no longer exist in the labor market. Would economic benefits extend beyond people no longer facing disparities?
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Perspectives from Main Street: COVID-19’s continued impact on low- to moderate-income communities [2020]
Throughout 2020, the Federal Reserve surveyed nonprofits, financial institutions, government agencies, and other community organizations to understand the effects of COVID-19 on low- to moderate-income communities and the entities serving them. Here’s what they found.