Type:

Report

Data Format:

Dataset

Geographic Coverage:

National

Scale/Focus:

Metro

Interactive:

Yes

Frequency of Update:

Irregular

Anchor Economy Dashboard

Philadelphia Fed

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.



What Is the Anchor Economy Initiative?

Can the Anchor Economy Dashboard help us see the full picture of how anchor institutions impact regional economies? Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker sat down with Deborah Diamond, director of the Anchor Economy Initiative, to learn more.


Data on anchor institutions help inform decisions at local, regional, and state levels 

From job training to procurement to business development, state-level measures of anchor institutions are helping to advance conversations, support collaboration, and drive economic growth.