Regional Economics

Article

Population, Prices, and Amenities

Economic Insights — Housing is becoming unaffordable for more and more Americans, but not everywhere. To understand why, and to know what to do about it, we need to take a closer look at the local amenities we value when choosing where to live.

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About

Presidential Search

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has initiated a nationwide search for its next President and CEO. Learn more about how we are ensuring an open, transparent, and inclusive search, get the latest information and news, and find out how you can be involved.

Event

Oct

8

2024

Presidential Search Public Engagement Virtual Forum

5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. ET

Virtual

An aerial view of a manufactured housing community.

Community Development

Perspective

Putting Research into Action

Housing costs are a top concern for all of us. In this article, Philadelphia Fed President Patrick T. Harker expands on research conducted by the Philadelphia Fed that brings both the challenges and opportunities of housing affordability into clearer focus.

Aruoba-Diebold-Scotti Business Conditions Index

An index designed to track real business conditions at high observation frequency

Occupational Mobility Explorer

This interactive tool sheds light on career pathways in the U.S. labor market. The tool allows users to explore career paths and visualize how job skills needed for specific occupations can transfer to higher-paying occupations in the same geographical area.

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Housing Markets Under the Microscope: City by City, Year by Year

Research in Focus — Four economists measure house prices in a novel way, with significant implications for interpreting price levels across the broader U.S. economy.

Event

Oct

22-23

2024

Eighth Annual Fintech Conference

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (Hybrid)