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MinnEcon Blog

Nursing job openings took a hit in bad economy

Nursing job openings took a hit in bad economy

RN vacancies took a dive during the recession and haven't bounced back a year and a half since the recovery officially began.
by Paul Tosto

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Enough younger workers?

Enough younger workers?

How many younger workers will be there in the future? Right now, not enough.
by Paul Tosto

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We’re number what?

We’re number what?

Why job rankings are more entertainment than science.
by Paul Tosto

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Where do age 55+ Minnesotans work?

Where do age 55+ Minnesotans work?

Which Minnesota industry has the highest concentration of workers 55 and older? It's not what you think.
by Paul Tosto

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55+ unemployment doubled since Great Recession

17,000 Minnesotans 55 and older were unemployed in 2007 just before the Great Recession. Last year it hit 34,000.
by Paul Tosto

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For teens, a tough summer jobs outlook

New report puts some hard numbers to the state of teen employment in Minnesota during the Great Recession and offers little hope for the coming summer job market.
by Paul Tosto

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Easier path to mortgage modification?

A new partnership may offer real help for struggling homeowners.
by Paul Tosto

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Mortgage modification: What’s the legacy?

Two years and 10,000 mortgages later, did the federal Home Affordable Modification Program really help Minnesotans?
by Paul Tosto

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Is Minnesota’s immigrant baby boom over?

For the first time in 20 years, Minnesota sees a drop in births from foreign born mothers. What's that mean for our economy?
by Paul Tosto

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Great Recession, fewer kids

The Great Recession has reduced jobs, savings and economic stability in Minnesota. It may have also cost us a chunk of our future workforce.
by Paul Tosto

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