Brookings: Topics - Labor Markets

Rethinking the Way on Infrastructure

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With rising concern about the nation’s anemic job numbers, infrastructure has emerged as a centerpiece of a number of proposed “jobs bills.” In a Hill op-ed, Bruce Katz and Robert Puentes point out that infrastructure is not necessarily a cure-all and outline the federal leadership and strategies necessary for successful investment in the way we move goods, people and power.

Breaking the Immigration Stalemate: From Deep Disagreements to Constructive Proposals

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The immigration debate is exceedingly difficult given the challenges to the rule of law, exploitation of vulnerable newcomers, and real and perceived competition with Americans for jobs and public resources. The Immigration Policy Roundtable, a joint undertaking of Brookings and the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, agreed on a set of recommendations that address the most vexing and controversial obstacles to immigration reform.

Breaking the Immigration Stalemate

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT

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October 06, 2009, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

On October 6, the Brookings-Duke Immigration Policy Roundtable released a report proposing six policy changes to break the immigration reform stalemate, including emphasizing enforcement at the workplace, setting standards for the legalization of illegal immigrants and establishing an independent Standing Commission on Immigration.

Metropolitan Areas Need Immigration Reform

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:24:06 GMT

As part of a new “Brookings Immigration Series,” Audrey Singer describes the new geography of immigration in the United States. She discusses how many more states and municipalities have a stake in the passage of federal immigration reform.

The New Geography of United States Immigration

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New trends in immigration are changing communities across the United States. In describing the new geography of U.S. immigration, the restructuring of the U.S. economy, and the accompanying decentralization of cities and growth of suburbs as major employment centers, immigrant settlements have shifted to a new class of metropolitan areas, writes Audrey Singer. As a result, recent trends in immigration have placed a higher stake in the passage of federal immigration reform for states and municipalities.

Bootstrapping High-Tech: Evidence from Three Emerging High Technology Metropolitan Areas

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This report shows how three metropolitan areas—Portland (OR), Kansas City, and Boise—became centers of high technology industry without the presence of a major university and offers important information for policymakers and practitioners interested in technology-based economic development outside of well-established high tech centers.

The Changing Fortunes of the U.S. Workforce: What's Driving Income Inequality

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT

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June 23, 2009, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

On June 23, the Center on Children and Families at Brookings hosted an event that examines a new report by McKinsey Global Institute on changing employment and income that informs the debate on what has driven the dispersion in incomes across industries and occupations.

Middle-Wage Jobs in Metropolitan America

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Despite the economic downturn, middle-wage jobs—good paying occupations for less educated workers—remain a prominent feature of the labor market in metropolitan areas nationwide. Though the rankings have surely changed during the current slump, the authors of this Metropolitan Economy Initiative report analyze the sectors and metro areas providing the most middle-wage jobs as a tool for better understanding of metropolitan job markets.

Jobs Report is Good News; U.S. Economy Turning Corner

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

While the unemployment rate jumped to 9.4 percent, which is the highest rate since 1983, there was actually a tremendous amount of good news in the May 2009 jobs numbers, says Jeffrey Kling. The economy seems to have turned the corner.

Will Government Motors do better than General Motors?

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel J. Ikenson and Howard Wial finish their debate on the Los Angeles Times 'Dust Up' series by asking: how can the federal government simultaneously regulate General Motors, protect the taxpayers' interests as the company's dominant shareholders, and help the carmaker turn out products that people want to buy?

General Motors Needs to Downsize, but Not Too Much

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Given how far the demand for cars has fallen this year, would the failure of General Motors have put more stress on the industry, or just accelerated the "right sizing" that was already underway? In other words, was the company really too big to fail? In a three day Los Angeles Times 'Dust Up' series, Brookings scholar Howard Wial and Daniel J. Ikenson, associate director of the Cato Institute's Center for Trade Policy Studies, discuss the current state of General Motors.

An Ordinary General Motors Bankruptcy Would Have Been Too Risky for the American Economy

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Should the federal government have spent billions to prevent liquidation only to have GM eventually file for bankruptcy? In a three day Los Angeles Times 'Dust Up' series, Brookings scholar Howard Wial and Daniel J. Ikenson, associate director of the Cato Institute's Center for Trade Policy Studies, discuss the current state of General Motors.

General Motors Enters Bankruptcy

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:49:38 GMT

Auto giant General Motors announced that it's seeking to file for bankruptcy, which could result in one of the biggest Chapter 11 filings in U.S. history. Martin Baily examines the possible outcomes of this action saying GM lost its edge in the increasingly global and competitive auto manufacturing business.

A New Goal for America’s High Schools: College Preparation for All

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In this policy brief, a companion to the volume of The Future of Children devoted to high school reforms, Ron Haskins and James Kemple examine the steps high schools should take to help low-income students prepare for and succeed in college. Specifically, they argue, high schools should boost students’ subject matter knowledge and study skills and counsel students on how to select colleges and obtain financial aid.

Have Job Losses Peaked?

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gary Burtless discusses the latest unemployment figures, saying that the job market is no longer in free fall. And, Burtless adds, the latest statistics on payroll employment and unemployment insurance claims may be giving us a hint that, while the economy is still shrinking, the pace of decline is slowing.

Helping More Unemployed Workers Find Jobs and Build Skills

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On May 8, The Brookings Institution and the National Association of State Work Force Agencies hosted a discussion forum on a new paper, "Strengthening One-Stop Career Centers: Helping More Unemployed Workers Find Jobs and Build Skills." Jeffrey Kling made these remarks on Lou Jacobson's paper.

Strengthening One-Stop Career Centers

Fri, 08 May 2009 08:30:00 GMT

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May 08, 2009, 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM

One-stop career centers help millions of unemployed and disadvantaged workers each year find new jobs and opportunities for advancement. Unfortunately, such centers are hampered by poor accountability and a lack of adequate funding. Brookings and the National Association of State Work Force Agencies host a discussion on a paper that proposes a new approach.

Increasing Employment, Skills and Earnings

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Testifying before the Council of the District of Columbia, Martha Ross called for renewed attention to programs connecting young people to job training and the labor market, urging attention to program quality rather than just numbers served.

Driving the Auto Industry to a New Place

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

President Obama has tasked General Motors with creating a credible model to succeed in the global market. But the president does not go far enough in transforming the U.S. auto industry, writes Howard Wial. He urges Obama to be more specific about the scope of federal assistance to communities suffering from plant closings and mass layoffs.

Letter From London: One Market, Many Peoples

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In the United Kingdom, backlash against workers from other countries in the European Union is growing. Jeremy Shapiro discusses how measures to limit foreign labor may threaten the future of the European common market.

Putting U.S. Cars on the High Road to Recovery

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Putting the U.S. auto industry on the high road to recovery will require more than a quick financial fix. Susan Helper and Howard Wial urge automakers and the government to address the underlying impediments to their long-term viability.

The Future of Middle-Skill Jobs

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Harry J. Holzer and Robert I. Lerman analyze the likely trends in supply and demand for workers with different levels of education and training over the next decade and beyond. They present data on the current distributions of jobs and wages, and how these distributions have evolved in the recent past, and also review projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on future demand by occupation.

Drug Wars in Mexico

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mexico's Attorney General says his country does not need help in its fight against drug cartels. But some including Vanda Felbab-Brown see the increased violence as a national security threat to U.S. Felbab-Brown joined Diane Rehm and guests to discuss drug violence in Mexico and how it is affecting its northern neighbor.

Global Economic Crisis: A Catalyst for Change in Saudi Arabia?

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

While King Abdullah's recent Cabinet shake-up makes headlines, the country is also confronting a volatile global economy in advance of London's G-20 summit. With oil prices slumping, Navtej Dhillon and Hassan Hakimian analyze whether Saudi Arabia can maintain its strong economic position and continue to create jobs for its youth population.

The Middle East in a Post Oil-Boom Era?

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With recent global growth projections for 2009 painting an austere picture, Middle Eastern economies are entering a post oil boom phase. As economic security and recovery take on a renewed urgency, Navtej Dhillon outlines key considerations for the new Obama administration arguing that U.S. foreign assistance to the Middle East must be reassessed to support countries through this difficult transition.

How a Metro Nation Would Feel the Loss of the Detroit Three Automakers

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Emergency federal funds will keep General Motors and Chrysler solvent for a few more months but the automakers’ outcome is still uncertain. If plants are closed, a blow is struck to the regional economies of 50 metropolitan areas. Most are located in the Great Lakes region, but the loss of jobs and income would stretch to metros as far flung as Huntsville, AL; Ogden, UT; and Ithaca, NY.

The Local Economic Impact of “Eds & Meds”: How Policies to Expand Universities and Hospitals Affect Metropolitan Economies

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Metropolitan Economy Initiative examination of the impact of policies to expand health care and higher finds that such a strategy would raise the earnings of metropolitan residents by roughly the same amount as conventional business tax incentives.

Living Wage Laws: How Much Do (Can) They Matter?

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Harry Holzer examines the likely effects of “living wage” ordinances on employment outcomes, according to economic theory; as well as evidence on their actual effects.

What If There is No Auto Bailout?

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The bankruptcy and liquidation of any of the Big Three automakers would represent a serious body blow to an already weak and declining economy. Garry Burtless discusses the possible impact of an automaker collapse.

Too Big To Fail, Too Big To Bail: A Plan to Save the U.S. Auto Industry

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Frank H. Pearl, chairman and CEO of Perseus, LLC and an honorary trustee of the Brookings Institution, offers a plan to save the U.S. automobile industry. Pearl argues that the consequences of the failure of the industry would intolerably damage the U.S. economy.

Obama's Economic Priorities

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:07:14 GMT

President-elect Obama held his first press conference today, focusing on the economy. Kling commented on Obama’s address saying the nation needs two rounds of stimulus to kick-start the economy—the first to stem recent job losses and help homeowners, and then to focus on longer-term growth.

Global Economic Crisis: Can Egypt Emerge as a Winner?

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In the third in a series of analyses by the Middle East Youth Initiative, Navtej Dhillon speaks with with prominent Middle East economist Dr. Heba Handoussa on the critical issues facing Egypt’s economy and how it can create a favorable climate for long-term growth and investment in the context of the global financial crisis.

Global Economic Crisis: Short and Long-term Prospects for Egypt

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In a recorded discussion, Navtej Dhillon speaks to Dr. Ragui Assaad on short-term and long-term prospects for the Egyptian economy. This piece is the second in a series of analyses, "Food, Fuel, and Finance: How Will the Middle East Weather the Global Economic Crisis?" by the Middle East Youth Initiative.

Slipping Oil Prices: Is the Oil Rich Middle East Prepared?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In the first commentary in the series, Food, Fuel, and Finance: How Will the Middle East Weather the Global Economic Crisis? Djavad Salehi-Isfahani examines how declining oil prices will affect government spending and youth-targeted development in the region. Compared to the 1980’s oil price collapse, today’s policy-makers face a more complex set of challenges, including a volatile global economy and large numbers of unemployed youth.

Brookings-Wharton Papers on Urban Affairs: 2008

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Designed to reach a wide audience of scholars and policymakers, the Brookings-Wharton Papers on Urban Affairs is an annual series that serves as a forum for cutting-edge, accessible research on urban policy.

Stalled Youth Transitions in the Middle East

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The confluence of economic growth in the Middle East and millions of youth ready to hit the job market could be a recipe for prosperity. However, young people are encountering numerous obstacles. Navtej Dhillon, Director of the Middle East Youth Initiative, and Djavad Salehi-Isfahani, Visiting Fellow at the Wolfensohn Center for Development, argue that the root cause of youth exclusion lies in the institutions that mediate transitions from school to work and family formation.

Egypt’s Education System: Parents and Students Emerge as a New Force for Reform

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Navtej Dhillon, Amina Fahmy, and Djavad Salehi-Isfahani discuss the troubled state of Egypt’s education system, demonstrated most recently by the organized leaking of national exams. Growing frustration among parents and students can be remedied by reforming signals from the labor market and university admissions policies.

The Middle Eastern Marriage Crisis

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Middle East Youth Initiative collaborates with NOW on PBS on a documentary about youth employment in Jordan. In a special online supplement, NOW interviews Navtej Dhillon, Brookings fellow and director of the Middle East Youth Initiative, on the challenges facing youth across the Middle East—including unemployment and delayed marriage—and the role of the international community in contributing to reform and development in the region.

The Unemployment Rate and the Job Market

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The March unemployment rate jumped to 5.1 percent, fueling concerns about a flagging economy. Rebecca Blank, noting the unusually high rates of long-term unemployment, recommends extending benefits to assist these workers who are clearly having difficulty finding jobs.

Retooling for Growth : Building a 21st Century Economy in America's Older Industrial Areas

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Experts present new frameworks, cutting-edge analysis, and innovative policy solutions for the nation’s government, business, civic, and community leaders to sculpt a sustainable and supportable economy for older industrial areas.

Path to Prosperity : Hamilton Project Ideas on Income Security, Education, and Taxes

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

This book focuses on three key criteria for fostering broadly shared economic growth: enhancing economic security, building a highly skilled work force, and reforming the tax system.

New Economy Safety Net: A Proposal to Enhance Worker Adjustment Programs

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Despite profound economic changes over recent years, America’s job-transition, or worker adjustment, program remains one of the weakest among advanced economies. Lael Brainard proposes fundamental changes in the nation’s programs in order to provide enhanced training and financial support to help American workers compete.

If the Economy’s So Bad, Why Is the Unemployment Rate So Low?

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Testifying before the Joint Economic Committee, Rebecca Blank argued that the low unemployment rate is misleading when compared to earlier years because the composition of those in the workforce is changing. In fact, she said, the very high rates of long-term unemployment suggest that it might be time to extend Unemployment Insurance benefits beyond the standard 25 weeks.

Where Workers Go, Do Jobs Follow?

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

An analysis of workers and jobs in the central cities and lower- and higher-income suburbs of the largest 150 metropolitan areas finds that growing concentrations of residents and jobs in higher-income suburbs indicate that local labor market policy should better maximize access to good jobs and skill-building opportunities for all workers throughout metropolitan regions.

A Hand Up: A Strategy to Reward Work, Expand Opportunity, and Reduce Poverty

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Poverty remains a pressing problem in the United States. Many of the 36 million Americans in poverty are working, but full-time work at the minimum wage does not provide enough income to escape poverty. Jason Bordoff, Jason Furman, and Paige Shevlin offer a three-part strategy to reduce poverty and strengthen growth across the income spectrum.

Social Health Insurance Re-Examined: New Evidence on Impact from Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT

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November 07, 2007, 12:00 PM to 12:00

The Global Health Financing Initiative hosted a presentation given by Adam Wagstaff, Lead Economist at the World Bank, on the impact of social health insurance (SHI) on health care spending, utilization, health status and labor markets in developing and transition countries.

Youth Exclusion in Iran: The State of Education, Employment and Family Formation

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Iran’s large youth population has led to overcrowding in schools, gender imbalance in the marriage market and increased pressure on the nation’s rigid formal labor market. By focusing on three crucial transitions, Djavad Salehi-Isfahani and Daniel Egel analyze the challenges facing youth in Iran and opportunities for the country to tap into its demographic dividend.

Protecting Overseas Workers: Lessons and Cautions from the Philippines

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Ruiz and Agunias discuss how a membership-driven welfare fund like the Philippines’ Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) can benefit migrants in a number of ways.

Brookings-Wharton Papers on Urban Affairs: 2007

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The High Price of Being Poor in Kentucky

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Kentucky's working families frequently pay a premium for everyday necessities. Lower-income workers there are more likely to pay more for home loans, auto loans, car insurance, basic financial services, and home goods. However, through a combination

Increasing Economic Security for American Workers

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In testimony before the House Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, Jeff Kling argues that the introduction of wage insurance would increase economic security by reducing unemployment for American workers displaced by offshoring.

Pathways to the Middle Class: Ensuring Greater Upward Mobility for All Americans

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Middle-class prosperity is the cornerstone of the American Dream. Americans believe that through hard work and education families can enter the middle class and keep on climbing. However, recent evidence shows that, even with a rebounding U.S. econom

Preserving the Vital Center: Renew the Economy of the Industrial Heartland

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

America's Great Lakes region, once the core of the nation's industrial production and wealth creation, is losing ground rapidly. This 12-state region reaches from Buffalo and Pittsburgh in the east, to Minneapolis-St. Paul and St. Louis in the west. The competitiveness agenda of the next president should include an investment strategy that focuses on regional assets and institutions that steer the transition to the knowledge economy.

The Interaction of Labor Markets and Inflation

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Implications of Service Offshoring for Metropolitan Economies

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

outsourcing, metro economies, metropolitan economies, mei, job losses, information technology jobs, service jobs, backoffice jobs, computer programming, software engineering, and data entry jobs, offshored jobs, boost productivity and innovation, eco

Brookings Trade Forum: 2006 : Global Labor Markets?

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The ninth issue of the Brookings Trade Forum brings together some of the foremost experts on migration, representing diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Brookings-Wharton Papers on Urban Affairs: 2006

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

BWPUA is an annual series that serves as a forum for cutting-edge, accessible research on urban policy.

Charting Maine's Future

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation before 800 people at GrowSmart Maine's third annual summit, Bruce Katz argues that Maine must invest in what matters, the state's outstanding quality of place and most promising industrial clusters.

The High Cost of Being Poor: Reducing the Costs of Living for Working Families

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation at the National Community Tax Coalition Annual Conference, Matt Fellowes discusses emerging anti-poverty strategies to lower the costs of living.

Charting Maine's Future: An Action Plan for Promoting Sustainable Prosperity and Quality Places

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This report concludes that for all of its challenges the state of Maine stands within reach of a new prosperity-if it takes bold action and focuses its limited resources on a few critical investments.

Manufacturing Job Loss in the Great Lakes Region, 1995-2005

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation to the Chicago Municipal Analysts Society, Howard Wial provides an overview of seven states of the Great Lakes. He also discusses policy considerations in trade, health care, and economic and workforce development.

Corporate Citizenship and Urban Problem Solving: The Changing Civic Role of Business Leaders in American Cities

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This paper, along with two detailed case studies, traces the shifting landscape of business-civic organizations in 19 U.S. metropolitan areas.

"Weak Cities" Presentation Offers Concrete Strategies for Improving Market Position

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Bruce Katz, Vice President and Director of the Metropolitan Policy Program, on MuniNet.com, July 2006.

Bearing the Brunt: Manufacturing Job Loss in the Great Lakes Region, 1995-2005

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This report presents the manufacturing employment and production in seven Great Lakes states and their metropolitan areas from 1995 through 2005.

Prince George's County: Setting the Context for the Future

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

At a session of Leadership Prince George's, Amy Liu summarized the major demographic and economic trends affecting Prince George's County and outlined an integrated approach to build on the county's strengths and address its challenges.

Barriers to Capital Access in Rebuilding the Gulf Coast

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation at the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, Ms. Sabety discussed the role of credit scores on access to capital in post-disaster situations.

Making Sense of Clusters: Regional Competitiveness and Economic Development

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Joseph Cortright examines clusters—groups of proximate firms and related economic actors and institutions—and translates a cross-section of the academic research into a series of policy-related conclusions to aid public officials, economic development

The State of Disappearing Jobs

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Simply put, the federal government failed to help retain high-wage, high-productivity manufacturing.

Globalization and Labor Markets in U.S. Component Manufacturing

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

In his presentation at Sloan Industry Studies Annual Meeting, Howard Wial discusses the forces affecting component sector labor markets—vertical disintegration of production within the U.S. and low-wage foreign competition. Component manufacturing is a manufacturing industry whose output is bought mostly by other manufacturers (and not the wholesale or retail sectors) and is not materials or capital goods. Component sector productivity growth has lagged behind that of other manufacturing since at least the late 1980s.

Mind the Gap: Reducing Disparities to Improve Regional Competitiveness in the Twin Cities

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation to a business forum in the Twin Cities, Amy Liu presented the findings from the report "Mind the Gap: Disparities and Competitiveness in the Twin Cities." This report showcases how the Twin Cities region is blessed with a number of assets. Yet, underneath these broad regional successes are stark social and economic disparities. Amy Liu highlights how reducing these disparities matters to the economic and fiscal future of the region. The Twin Cities has an opportunity now to address these disparities so it can remain an economically, high-quality region.

Workshop on Increasing the Applicability of Local Employment Dynamics

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 09:00:00 GMT

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November 16, 2005, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

An Urban Age in Detroit: The Case for State Reform and Community Renewal

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Speech by Bruce Katz at the Detroit LISC/Michigan Land Use Institute Forum on October 11, 2005

Mind the Gap: Disparities and Competitiveness in the Twin Cities

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Though a strong economic performer in recent years, the Twin Cities region faces underlying disparities of race, class, and place that threaten to undermine that strength just as its pool of highly-educated baby boomers approaches retirement.

An Urban Age in Ohio: The Case for State Reform

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Speech by Bruce Katz at the Ohio State Chapter of American Planning Association on September 29, 2005

The Haitian Community in Miami-Dade

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

In a follow-up to 2004's "Growing the Middle Class" report on Miami-Dade, the Metropolitan Policy Program analyzes the status and progress of the Haitian community there, finding that, while challenges exist in growing a Haitian American middle class there is still much work to be done to ensure that all groups in the region, including Haitians, have access to economic opportunity.

The ""Underclass"" Revisited : A Social Problem in Decline

Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Paper by Paul A. Jargowsky and Rebecca Yang (May 2005)

Connecting Your Community to the Knowledge Economy

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation at the Digital City Expo, Pari Sabety focuses on the vital link between telecom/networking and jobs and economic development in the Knowledge Economy.

An Urban Age in a Suburban Nation?

Fri, 25 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Broad changes across America—demographic, economic, and social—are remaking not just the nations cities but also its older suburbs, foretelling a surprisingly urban future, provided cities make smart policy choices in concert with new, bro

A Transformative Agenda for U.S. Cities

Thu, 10 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation given at the Wingspread Conference, Mr. Katz describes the profound demographic, market, and social forces affecting the United States. He discusses how these forces dramatically improve the competitive prospects of cities. And h

Job Sprawl and the Spatial Mismatch between Blacks and Jobs

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT

New research by Michael Stoll strongly suggests that job sprawl - low-density, geographically spread-out patterns of employment growth - exacerbates the racial employment divide in America.

Pulling Apart: Economic Segregation among Suburbs and Central Cities in Major Metropolitan Areas

Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT

A new analysis of census data finds that economic segregation among municipalities is rising, but trends vary significantly across time and in different regions of the country.

Wanted: New Ideas for Jobs Debate

Fri, 24 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Preparing workers for the millions of jobs that already exist, in addition to creating new ones, deserves more attention that it has gotten from the presidential candidates.

The Other Side of the Ledger: Federal Health Spending in Metropolitan Economies

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT

On a metropolitan basis, health care costs, a significant burden to all levels of government, also represent a substantial economic input and potential leverage for improving job growth and wages.

To Build a Middle Class, Improve Quality of Life

Wed, 16 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Miami-Dade County, and in particular the city of Miami, has a small middle class. Holistically addressing this failure may be the most critical policy intervention the region can take to improve its future.

Presentation of Growing the Middle Class

Mon, 07 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Presentation to Miami's Community Prosperity Initiative based on the report ""Growing the Middle Class: Connecting All Miami-Dade County Residents to Economic Opportunity.""

Growing the Middle Class: Connecting All Miami-Dade County Residents to Economic Opportunity

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Encouraging Job Advancement Among Low-Wage Workers: A New Approach

Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Harry J. Holzer points out that while their employment rates have risen considerably, most former welfare recipients continue to earn very low wages. Similarly, the earnings of less-educated U.S. workers more broadly have also stagnated or fallen in recent years. Using a new dataset from the Census Bureau, some recent research suggests that low earners’ advancement prospects are closely tied to the characteristics of the employers for whom they work.

Public Policy Roundtable on Weak Market Cities

Tue, 24 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This PowerPoint presentation by Bruce Katz at the Public Policy Roundtable on Weak Market Cities in New York examines the demographic, market, social and housing, and market trends occurring in these mostly Rust Belt places, as well as available poli

Workforce Intermediaries for the Twenty-First Century

Wed, 04 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT

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February 04, 2004 at 12:00 AM

Labor Supply and the ""Brain Drain"": Signs from Census 2000

Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT

A new analysis of the location and migration patterns of younger and older workers, especially those with college degrees, counters some commonly held notions about ""brain drain.""

The Sprawl of the Wild: Now Is the Right Time To Revive Our Cities

Sun, 07 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT

The time is right to revive Pennsylvania's cities, towns and older suburbs...starting with efficient land use and development.

Building Inclusive, Multicultural Communities

Mon, 27 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This powerpoint by Bruce Katz, presented at the Council on Foundations, highlights the trends affecting cities and metropolitan regions, the consequences of these trends, and outlines policy areas foundations should be thinking about for the future.

The New Art of Governing

Fri, 17 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This powerpoint by Bruce Katz, presented at the Fannie Mae Foundation Annual Housing Conference, highlights how important it is for cities to understand their demographics and economies so they can plan and act with a clear understanding of their ass

Spreading the Wealth: Building a Tech Economy in Small and Medium-Sized Regions

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This study examines the efforts of metro areas cities in Washington state, focusing on telecommunications infrastructure, startup capital programs, and research institutions and their roles in fostering technology development.

Worker Advancement in the Low-Wage Labor Market: The Importance of 'Good Jobs'

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Increasing access to employment at larger, high-wage firms can raise earnings prospects for low-wage workers, a new study shows.

The Decline in Manufacturing Jobs In the Syracuse Metropolitan Area

Thu, 06 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Paper by Robert W. Crandall

Beyond Edge City: Office Sprawl in South Florida

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This survey finds that of 13 large U.S. office markets studies South Florida had the lowest percentage of its office space in its major downtown, Miami, in 1999. This dispersal ensures that the region epitomizes America's newest metropolitan form, th

Proposals for Economic Growth and Job Creation

Tue, 11 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Testimony of Peter R. Orszag submitted to the United States Senate, Committee on Finance, February 11, 2003

What the IT Revolution Means for Regional Economic Development

Sat, 01 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This report documents how very different types of firms--from Intel to Key Bank--employ IT, and discusses what these trends mean for regional economic development.

Modest Progress: The Narrowing Spatial Mismatch Between Blacks and Jobs in the 1990s

Sun, 01 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT

This analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data reveals that blacks' physical isolation from jobs improved slightly in the 1990s, though it remains significant.