Research in Focus — The Philadelphia Fed’s Bryan Stuart and his coauthor study recessions in severely hit localities and estimate the long-term impacts on employment, earnings, and population.

WP 22-24 – In this paper, we identify and quantify the negative local quality of life effects of freeways. Negative quality of life effects from freeway construction had large effects on the spatial structure of cities, suburbanization, and welfare.

WP 22-22 – Teens make important decisions about schooling and employment that impact their life trajectories. Moderate driving restrictions for teens reduce high school dropout rates. This reduction does not represent substitution away from employment.