CERP Presentation: Economic Development in Afghanistan (2001 – 2020): Challenges and Opportunities

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In this presentation we will discuss the economic overview of the real, fiscal, monetary, and external sector. We will briefly discuss political, social, and economic challenges that Afghanistan is facing in the current time. Then we will briefly discuss available opportunities. Lastly, we will propose recommendations for economic development and stabilization of Afghanistan. Presenter: Said […]

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Spatial Shifts in Daytime Population Due to COVID – Impacts and Increasing Levels of Remote Work 

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The U.S. Census Bureau and the Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership in collaboration with the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) and the Labor Market Information (LMI) Institute, welcomes Chris Worley as he presents, “Spatial Shifts in Daytime Population Due to COVID – Impacts and Increasing Levels of Remote Work.” Geospatial distribution of workers […]

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Examining the Impact of New Locations in Metro Atlanta: Occupational Analysis of Regional Growth

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In the past five years Metro Atlanta has experienced growth on nearly every level. Economic development is certainly no exception. Attracted by the business-friendly environment, diverse pool of talent, and high-quality of life that the region offers, many corporations and businesses have made Atlanta their new home. For many years, the Metro Atlanta Chamber research […]

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Improving Access to Key Census Data: What’s New on the COVID Data Hub and CBB

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The U.S. Census Bureau and the Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership in collaboration with the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) and the Labor Market Information Institute (LMI), welcomes Andrew Hait as he presents, “Improving Access to Key Census Data: What’s New on the COVID Data Hub and Census Business Builder (CBB).” The Census […]

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The Road to Recovery: Economic Outlook Scenarios and Key Metrics

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The economic recovery is taking shape and will look very different across industries and occupations. In this forum, Senior Economist at Oxford Economics, Michael Reid will help viewers better understanding relevant economic and workforce data through the prism of two potential decline and recovery scenarios. He will walk attendees through potential shapes of the recovery […]

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What Works in Workforce? Evaluating the Impact of Workforce Development Programs

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Do workforce development programs make workers better off? Which programs are most effective, and for whom? Answering these types of questions requires you to think like a program evaluator. This workshop will use plain-English explanations and real-world examples to help you understand the basic concepts of impact evaluation and the methods researchers use to gauge […]

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Emerging Trends on Enhanced Wage Records and the Benefit to Businesses

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States maintain flexibility in the information they require from employers on the wage records of their employees. There has been a growing movement among federal and state agencies, researchers, and even businesses to “enhance” Unemployment Insurance wage records (EWR) to include more data, including hours worked and occupational codes, to better assess job market demands, […]

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