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Regional Economies
New Upjohn Regional Economic Outlook highlights economic trends, household income, and housing challenges
Iryna Lendel, Chloe Wieber, Gerrit Anderson, Sevrin Williams, Lee Adams, Emily Petz
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How Mexican migrants fleeing violence created jobs for Americans
Yuci Chen
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Prepared Workforce, Education
The teacher shortage is also an applicant shortage 
Aaron Sojourner
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Regional Economies
Michigan Layoff Tracker: 2,899 jobs affected by WARN notices in third quarter 2026
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Resilient Workers, Social Insurance
Do employer challenges drive UI benefit nonpayment?
Stephen A. Woodbury
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Strong Places, Regional Economies, Community Development
Skills training alone is not enough: Different neighborhoods in Chattanooga face different barriers to employment
Kathleen Bolter, Gerrit Anderson, Kyle Huisman
Unemployment Insurance Application with Red Pen and Laptopby mrdoomits
Resilient Workers, Social Insurance
Do employer challenges drive UI benefit nonpayment?
Stephen A. Woodbury
Boston Skyline
Upjohn Institute staff presenting at 2026 APPAM Fall Research Conference
Brian Asquith, Monique Davis, Chloe Gibbs, Brad J. Hershbein, Michael Horrigan, Susan N. Houseman, Ethan Jenkins, Michelle Miller-Adams, Aaron Sojourner, Beth C. Truesdale