While GDP offers valuable insight into Tennessee’s economy, there are many aspects of economic well-being it does not capture.
Continue readingMeasuring Prosperity: Labor Force Participation
Tennessee’s labor force participation rate is consistently lower than the national average, but the gap has narrowed in recent years.
Continue readingMeasuring Prosperity: The Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate measures the share of Tennessee’s labor force without a job, but not all working-age adults count as “in the labor force.”
Continue readingMeasuring Prosperity: Poverty
We measure poverty to gain insights into how many people have trouble meeting their basic needs.
Continue readingMeasuring Prosperity: Personal and Household Income
Measures of household and personal income gauge the financial support Tennessee residents have from wages and some – but not all – other sources.
Continue readingWhat Will the Coronavirus Recession Mean for Tennessee’s Budget?
The pandemic has serious health and economic effects, yet Tennessee still has to balance its budget. These are the challenges policymakers face and the tools they have right now.
Continue reading2018 Income, Poverty, Education, and Insurance Coverage in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
Census data for Tennessee’s 95 counties continue to show large differences in household income, poverty, education level, and health insurance coverage.
Continue readingThe Roots of a Thriving Tennessee
Families, businesses, and our economy all thrive when people enjoy good health, social and financial well-being, and the chance to make meaningful contributions to society.
Continue readingMedical Debt in Tennessee: 12 Options for State Policymakers
Explore 12 ways Tennessee’s governor and state lawmakers could prevent medical debt, help people manage it, and mitigate its effects.
Continue readingIncome, Poverty, Education, and Insurance Coverage in Tennessee in 2018
Analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data on Tennessee’s economy, with a regional look at 14 population centers across the state.
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