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Data in Focus: Occupational Mobility Explorer
Q2 2025
Economic Insights — There's a better way to find a good job than scanning job titles. Look instead at the skills required for a job. They can serve as a bridge to help you move from a lower-paying job to a higher-paying job.
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Labor Markets and Opportunity: Is Our Workforce Getting Smaller?
Former President and CEO Patrick T. Harker, Economic Growth & Mobility Project Director Ashley Putnam, and Outreach Economist Ryo Tashiro explore the shrinking U.S. labor force.
Workforce & Economic Development
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Moving Up or Running in Place? Examining Economic Stability and Mobility in Philadelphia
A recent Philadelphia Fed study examines the hurdles people face to upward mobility. In this article, Philadelphia Fed President and CEO Patrick Harker emphasizes the need for collaborative solutions with input from all stakeholders, including workers.
Understanding Economic Stability and Economic Mobility in Philadelphia
This report details the results of a mixed-methods study that used a survey and focus groups to assess Philadelphians’ experiences related to income, work, expenses, and life satisfaction.
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Anchor Economy Dashboard
Explore the economic impact of anchor institutions in 524 regions across the U.S. The reliance index demonstrates how dependent regional economies are on these institutions and provides a measure of the national average.
Updated: 06 May ’24
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.
Updated: 23 Sep ’24