Are Continued Jobless Claims a Useful Gauge of Labor Market Conditions?
McCracken, Michael W.; Cole, Anna (2025-03-25)
Economists have used initial claims for jobless benefits to gauge U.S. labor market conditions. Can continued claims also be used as a predictor of employment growth?
On the Economy

A Historical and Geographical Look at Federal Employment Levels
McCracken, Michael W.; Cole, Anna (2025-04-17)
After a decline in the 1990s, the number of federal workers was relatively stable before rising in recent years. However, the levels have changed substantially in many states where they work.
On the Economy