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Labor Markets and Opportunity
Welcome to Labor Markets and Opportunity, a source for Philadelphia Fed research, data, and perspectives on labor markets and economic opportunity. As part of our efforts to ensure a strong economy, we research labor markets and explore policies and programs that encourage job creation, healthy regional economies, and opportunity for all.
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One of the most important things we do at the Federal Reserve is track labor market conditions. It helps us achieve our dual mandate of price stability and maximum employment.
The U.S. economy is strongest when everyone can participate. That’s why the Philadelphia Fed examines disparities in the labor market and inform solutions that promote economic mobility for workers without a four-year degree, women, people of color, and other groups who historically haven’t been able to fully participate.
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