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AEDI provides research and strategies to state, community, and industry leaders to promote economic growth and enhance the quality of life in Arkansas.

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The COVID-19 Dashboard has been updated with the most recent data from the Census Bureau’s Household Pulse and Small Business Pulse Surveys. Check out topics like loss of household income, difficulties small businesses face, and more at gislabualr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries…

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Arkansas' population is expected to drop as birth rates decline, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing, according to Chief Economist Dr. Michael Pakko. katv.com/news/local/ark…

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"No one has seemed very interested in thinking about the longer-term consequences of recent policies and economic conditions. The concern has been all about getting through the pandemic," says Dr. Michael Pakko. hotsr.com/news/2021/may/…

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Arkansas is one of many states to opt out of federal unemployment assistance. Chief Economist, Dr. Michael Pakko, offers his perspective of the assistance and the worker shortage. Check it out at the link below. katv.com/news/local/its…

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In yesterday's interview on KARK, Dr. Michael Pakko discusses why the trend of 40-year mortgages is short sighted. kark.com/news/local-new… #economicdevelopment #realestate

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Arkansas could be in for a more expensive summer. According to state Chief Economist Michael Pakko, the latest consumer price index report from April showed prices up over 4% from a year ago. thv11.com/article/news/a…

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"Celebrations and events and activities that happen develop over time," said Pakko. "So it's really hard to pin down any direct affect of what having that holiday means for the economy." thv11.com/article/news/l…

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"We're still making progress toward full employment, it's just much slower than it was a few months back," said Michael Pakko, state economist with the Arkansas Economic Development Institute. nwaonline.com/news/2021/jun/…

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"No, there's really not a shortage," Said Michael Pakko, chief economist of Arkansas Economic Development Institute. "It's just that demand is growing faster than supplies, stockpiles are being drawn down." thv11.com/article/money/…

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If you live in Central Arkansas, we hope you'll join us later this month for a day's worth of workshops to help your community and local businesses be more resilient, no matter what comes their way.

If you live in Central Arkansas, we hope you'll join us later this month for a day's worth of workshops to help your community and local businesses be more resilient, no matter what comes their way.
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Unemployment in Arkansas held steady at 4.4% in June for the third consecutive month as the state registered some improvement in the labor pool. #Unemployment arkansasonline.com/news/2021/jul/…

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The Census Bureau released the Census 2020 redistricting data today on its FTP site. The same data will be released in a more user friendly format at data.census.gov by September 30th. To view the data for your county or community visit arstatedatacenter.youraedi.com/census-2020/

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After being stuck at 4.4% for the past four months, Arkansas’ unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% in July. Despite this decline, Arkansas’ civilian workforce still decreased by 2,542 workers. swtimes.com/story/news/202…

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Now is not the best time to buy a car with the country facing a vehicle shortage due to the pandemic. Dr. Michael Pakko said if you're in the market for something very specific, then you may want to wait. thv11.com/article/money/…

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State sees its jobless rate slide once again from 4.3% to 4.2% in August. The state's labor force, which has been decreasing and creating hiring challenges for employers, rose in August by 1,651 employees with 1,761 fewer unemployed Arkansans. arkansasonline.com/news/2021/sep/…

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Our first COVID-19 Recovery and Resiliency webinar was a success! recordings with closed captions will be posted to covidrecovery.youraedi.com soon.

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Join us for the next two COVID-19 Recovery and Resiliency webinars on the 28th (Navigating State and Federal Resources) and on the 30th (Impacts on Rural Health)! Register here astate.edu/DCED/Recover

Join us for the next two COVID-19 Recovery and Resiliency webinars on the 28th (Navigating State and Federal Resources) and on the 30th (Impacts on Rural Health)!

Register here astate.edu/DCED/Recover
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State jobless rate decreases to 4%,the point for which economist consider to be full employment describing an economy with a gross domestic product at its peak potential and virtually all who are able and willing to work have jobs. arkansasonline.com/news/2021/oct/…