Employment

Employment Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic across Metropolitan Status and Size

We examine effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment losses across metropolitan area status and population size. Non-metropolitan and metropolitan areas of all sizes experienced significant employment losses, but the impacts are much larger in …

Lost and Found? Job Loss and Recovery in Rural America during COVID-19

COVID-19 disrupted economic activity throughout the United States in 2020. The employment losses were less severe in rural areas than in urban areas. Both rural and urban areas experienced partial employment recovery in subsequent months but were …

Employment opportunities and high school completion during the COVID-19 recession

COVID-19 created major disruptions for young people including health concerns, school closures, reduced social opportunities, and a wilting economy. We examine the effect of COVID-19 on high school completion in the United States. We find that high …

COVID-19 Employment Status Impacts on Food Sector Workers

Food production and distribution is essential for human well-being, but the food sector has experienced a number of difficulties maintaining worker health and productivity during the COVID-19 pandemic. We examine employment status changes of persons …