During Black History Month, the nation celebrates the many important achievements of African Americans. African Americans have made significant social and economic progress since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, by the most important measures of economic well-being, they continue to lag far behind white Americans.
Jan 21 2016
The Resurgence of the U.S. Auto Industry
Jan 12 2016
The Economy: Then and Now
When Barack Obama took over from George W. Bush we faced “[…] the worst financial crisis in global history, including the Great Depression,” according to former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. View this fact sheet to see just how impressive the Obama recovery has been.
This monthly report provides a snapshot of the status of the economic recovery in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
This month’s snapshots include state-level data on jobs, unemployment and earnings through November 2015.
Individual state reports can be accessed here.
Highlights:
- Private-sector employment increased in 35 states and the District of Columbia in November.
- The unemployment rate fell in 27 states.
- Average hourly earnings, adjusted for inflation, have increased in 44 states over the past year.
- Home prices increased in 49 states and the District of Columbia over the year ending in the third quarter of 2015.
This month’s snapshots include state-level data on jobs, unemployment and earnings through November 2015.
Individual state reports can be accessed here.
Highlights:
- Private-sector employment increased in 35 states and the District of Columbia in November.
- The unemployment rate fell in 27 states.
- Average hourly earnings, adjusted for inflation, have increased in 44 states over the past year.
- Home prices increased in 49 states and the District of Columbia over the year ending in the third quarter of 2015.
