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Workforce & Economic Development

Brief

Eds and Meds: Variability of Anchor Institution Employment Impacts Across U.S. Regions

Universities and hospitals anchor regional economies in distinct ways. The updated Anchor Economy Dashboard now separates their economic impacts, revealing how each sector uniquely shapes local economies and drives different regional dynamics.

A map of the U.S. highlighting Federal Reserve Districts, including a zoomed in image of the Third District.
Discover Our District

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves the Third District, which covers Delaware, southern New Jersey, and eastern and central Pennsylvania. We celebrate the rich history of our region and work to support a strong economy for the people and communities who call the Third District home.

In the Community

Follow along as President Anna Paulson visits communities across the Third District to gain insights into regional economic conditions. Discover how these connections make a difference and how collaboration drives our mission forward.

Money in Motion exhibit 

Opening Soon: Money in Motion Exhibit

A new way to experience the history of money and banking, and how the Federal Reserve works for you; opening this June inside the Philadelphia Fed.

Aruoba-Diebold-Scotti Business Conditions Index

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

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LIFE Survey Data Report – April 2026

This report is part of a quarterly series on key observations from the Labor, Income, Finances, and Expectations (LIFE) Survey. Data from the survey provide insight into consumers’ recent financial lives and their future expectations.

Navigating Uncertainty: Inflation, Labor Markets, and the Stance of Monetary Policy

Philadelphia Fed President and CEO Anna Paulson shared her perspective on the economic outlook in a keynote speech at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s 2026 Financial Markets Conference in Amelia Island, FL.

Event

Jun

24-25

2026

State of Small Business Symposium

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland