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The Economy

Pennsylvania’s ‘extraordinarily tight’ labor market continues as jobs go unfilled

November 24, 2022November 22, 2022
Anthony Hennen
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As the unemployment rate continues to drop, employers struggle to fill jobs.
By Anthony Hennen

The Economy

‘Sluggish’ economic growth in Pennsylvania continues

September 19, 2022September 22, 2022
Anthony Hennen

Unemployment is down, but job-creation lags compared to other states.
By Anthony Hennen

The Economy

Andy Bloom: The Inflation Reduction Act is a bad joke

August 23, 2022August 23, 2022
Andy Bloom
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The Inflation Reduction Act — ha, that’s a good one! The recession it triggers will be a bad one.
By Andy Bloom

The Economy

David N. Taylor: In competition for jobs and growth, PA must start now

August 15, 2022August 14, 2022
David N. Taylor

Pennsylvania’s economic underperformance has robbed us of greatness, but this year’s General Fund Budget contains a chance to make things right.
By David N. Taylor

The Economy

Matthew Rousu: Why this recession is different

August 10, 2022August 9, 2022
Matthew Rousu

What is a recession, and are we in one? A seasoned economics professor explains.
By Matthew Rousu

Housing

Austin Severns: The dangers of YIMBYism in Philadelphia

August 2, 2022August 3, 2022
Austin Severns
3

YIMBY will encourage mindless growth to the detriment of existing communities, building units for those who have already left Pennsylvania.
By Austin Severns

The Economy

Pennsylvania’s cities, big and small, have yet to recover from the pandemic’s downturn

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022
Anthony Hennen
2

The same problem confronts all of Pennsylvania’s cities: a shrinking state population and lagging economic growth.
By Anthony Hennen

The Economy

Pennsylvania tax breaks for the rich: 529 plans help the wealthy, not the poor, pay for college

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022
Anthony Hennen
3

College 529 savings plans offer families tax breaks for higher education, but their benefits get heavily concentrated among the well-off.
By Anthony Hennen

Manufacturing and Labor

Carl Marrara: Five Pennsylvania-made gifts for Father’s Day

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022
Carl A. Marrara
1

Here’s to hoping your Mother’s Day was a success. Now it’s time to keep it local and find the perfect gift for Dad.
By Carl A. Marrara

The Economy

IRS Data: Pennsylvania keeps losing population and wealth

May 28, 2022June 5, 2022
Anthony Hennen
1

Recently released IRS data confirmed that residents have continued keep leaving for greener pastures elsewhere.
By Anthony Hennen

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