Effects of a minimum wage hike on low wage industries and the state economy
Overview: Once again the specter of a large economy-damaging boost in the state’s minimum wage is now front and center in the Legislature with plans
Overview: Once again the specter of a large economy-damaging boost in the state’s minimum wage is now front and center in the Legislature with plans
Summary: Recently released Pennsylvania employment data for October reported a less-than-rosy picture for statewide numbers. Non-seasonally adjusted household data put the number of people employed
Summary: The Allegheny Institute has been a long- time advocate for the adoption of Right-to-Work in Pennsylvania. Our research has demonstrated that the presence of
Summary: As the pandemic loosens its grip and lockdowns begin to ease in Pennsylvania, the economy appears to be strengthening. However, job growth remains a
Summary: The coronavirus pandemic hammered Pennsylvania’s economy in 2020. With recently released state employer payroll data for December, the extent of the damage can clearly
Summary: On July 17, the state Department of Labor and Industry released the June report on the state’s labor market conditions. Overall, the June results
Summary: Business optimism in Pennsylvania continued in late 2019 and only slightly diminished from a year-earlier reading, according to the findings of the Fall 2019
Summary: The state Legislature will be debating the fiscal 2020 budget soon. It is helpful to look at how general fund revenues, specifically the large
Summary: Reflecting many adverse factors including business-inhibiting policies, the trend in the pace of economic growth in the nation and Pennsylvania weakened significantly in the
Summary: By almost every measure, 2017 was a good year for the national economy as evidenced by a big rise in the stock market and