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A vareity or American workers
Quality Jobs, Employment Relationships
Beyond the paycheck: New data offer a more complete picture of job quality in America
Susan N. Houseman, Beth C. Truesdale
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Regional Economies
New publication looks at what is driving Southwest Michigan’s economy
Iryna Lendel, Chloe Wieber, Sevrin Williams, Gerrit Anderson, Lee Adams, Emily Petz
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Resilient Workers, Work and Life
Three ways states can build a better Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit
Gabrielle Pepin
saint-peter-cathedral-in-marquette-at-sunset, Photo by Taylor Hunt: https://www.pexels.com/photo/saint-peter-cathedral-in-marquette-at-sunset-18715560/
New report examines workforce dynamics in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Iryna Lendel, Chloe Wieber, Sevrin Williams, Gerrit Anderson, Lee Adams
Upjohn Institute President Mike Horrigan standing in front of line graphs depicting economic information
How can we improve trust in federal economic statistics? A new report dives in
Michael Horrigan
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How changes in migration to the U.S. affect Mexico’s labor market
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Upjohn Institute announces 2026 Early Career Research Awards
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Resilient Workers, Quality Jobs, Wages and Benefits
Higher minimum wages bring an unexpected cost: more workplace injuries