National Trends
The dashboards make it easy to see economic trends at a national level.
You can see differences between places and changes over time. With our stories and insights, we highlight some of the most important national trends.
How is joblessness distributed throughout the country?
Joblessness can create major economic strain on individuals and communities. How does joblessness vary around the country? And how has it changed over time?
Which communities get workforce development funding?
Workforce development is an important tool to make sure people's skills match the needs of the labor market: keeping people employed and businesses supplied with workers. What parts of the country receive workforce development funding? And could this spending be better targeted?
Behind the data
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How-To: Exploring Joblessness
Tony Ditta
Understanding our data
Tony Ditta
Is the US missing out on renewable energy potential?
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Understanding a Region: Economic Development in West Michigan
Tony Ditta
Understanding a Region: Economic Development and Technology Transformation in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Mert Geyiktepe
Understanding a Region: Economic Development in Rochester, NY
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Understanding a Region: Recompete in Birmingham, Alabama
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Joblessness: What and Why
Tony Ditta
Introduction to the Energy Economy Dashboard
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How-To: Exploring Workforce Development
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Commuting Zones: What and Why
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