146 posts on "Regional Analysis"
September 26, 2012
Just Released: August Indexes of Coincident Economic Indicators Show Uneven Growth across the Region
The August Indexes of Coincident Economic Indicators (CEIs) for New York State, New York City, and New Jersey, released today, give a mixed picture of current economic performance across the region.
August 13, 2012
Good News or Bad on New York City Jobs?
Unlike much of the nation, New York City has seen a robust rebound in employment since the recession.
July 9, 2012
Location, Location, and Pacification: The Effect of Crime Reduction on Residential Property Value
In this post, we document the relationship between crime and house prices in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One fully expects crime, as a public “bad,” to exert a downward force on prices; indeed, this is a common finding in the literature on amenity valuation.
June 6, 2012
Just Released: New York’s Latest Beige Book Report Signals Steady Growth
The New York Fed’s latest Beige Book report points to continued moderate growth in the regional economy and some reduction in cost pressures.
Is Wall Street the Only Street in New York City?
Has Wall Street—the term for the securities industry that symbolizes New York City’s role as a global financial center—become less of a specialty for the city?
May 30, 2012
Just Released: Regional Economic Press Briefing on Job Polarization and Rising Inequality
Over the past three decades, the United States has seen substantial growth in both high- skill and low-skill jobs, while growth of those in the middle has stagnated.
March 21, 2012
Just Released: January’s Indexes of Coincident Economic Indicators Show Fairly Robust Activity across the Region
The January Indexes of Coincident Economic Indicators for New York State, New York City, and New Jersey, released today, show fairly robust economic growth entering 2012.
Posted at 7:00 am in Crisis, Employment, New Jersey, New York, Regional Analysis, Unemployment | Permalink
February 15, 2012
Just Released: February’s Empire State Manufacturing Survey Signals a Further Pickup
February’s Empire State Manufacturing Survey (ESMS) indicates that manufacturing activity in New York State continued to expand for a third consecutive month.
February 13, 2012
How Colleges and Universities Can Help Their Local Economies
Policymakers are increasingly viewing colleges and universities as important engines of growth for their local areas.
February 1, 2012
Tough Decisions, Depleted Revenues: New Jersey’s Education Finances during the Great Recession
Today’s post, which complements Monday’s on New York State, considers the Great Recession’s impact on education funding in New Jersey.
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