Centers of People and Jobs: Shifting or Steady?
Did the Center (of Population and Jobs) Hold? Evidence from the Region (and the Nation) suggests: pretty much yes.
Regional Snapshot: The Economy
The Atlanta economy is a dynamic one! Our March Regional Snapshot takes a look at a confusing and changing economic landscape nearly three years into the pandemic and with the threat of recession looming.
A New Year and a New (Regional) Forecast
New ARC regional forecasts indicate strong but tapering growth driven by net in-migration...with overall population getting more diverse and older.
Detailing Demand in the Atlanta Job Market
Demand--as shown by job postings-- is up for lower-wage occupations...in which wages have risen some as a result of this demand.
The Stages and Status of Wages
While our tight labor market has driven up wages (in some sectors more than others), these increases have not kept up with price inflation.
Quick Look at Labor Demand
This labor market is hard to figure out...looking at shifts in what employers are looking for helps us understand things better.
Got a Raise? You Still Might be Making Less (Than You Were)
Wages are going up. But so is inflation. What does it mean for real trends in Atlanta wages and how do the findings differ by metro area?
Regional Snapshot: The Economy-An Overview for the New Year
There is a LOT going on in our economy. Wages and inflation are up, and so are housing prices and rents. While we have a lot of job openings, we also have a low unemployment rate. Our January Regional Snapshot takes a look at a confusing and changing economic landscape, at almost two full years into the pandemic.
Manufacturing Employment Across the State
To what degree are Georgians employed in manufacturing? And in what areas is it the most dominant industry of employment? This post offers a quick glimpse into the state of manufacturing careers in Georgia.
Exploring Pandemic Employment Outcomes
Taking a closer look at ways in which data from Metro Atlanta Speaks and other survey sources reveal the economic damage of the pandemic while finally indicating signs of at least an overall recovery.