This paper was prepared at the Urban Institute for US Department of Labor, Office of the
Assistant Secretary for Policy, under DOL Contract No. J-9-M-5-0048,# 15. Opinions expressed …

The informal economy, meaning employment and production that operate outside the regulatory
and tax systems, tends to be overlooked in US policy discussions. When it is considered…

Even in a strong job market with low overall unemployment, a substantial number of youth
are disconnected from work and schooling. Being disconnected during early ages (between …

Now more than ever, many Americans find their employment and financial status precarious
and their prospects for upward mobility limited. This paper aims to add to the discussion on …

Much has been written on the causes and negative consequences of arrest and incarceration
on the employment and earnings of individuals. Research has documented the social and …

After years of continuing resolutions, Congress replaced the Workforce Investment Act of 1998
(WIA) with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA). WIOA continues …

This chapter deals with specific data collection methods and focuses directly on the rationales
for collecting data in the field. It also focuses on the different models and conceptual …

By the end of 2005, the oldest baby boomers will begin turning 60. Although baby boomers
have generally done better than any previous generation in terms of income and education, …

An assessment of how economic and labor market trends affect the well-being of workers
and their families, particularly those families that include immigrants, and the implications for …

Massachusetts's ET differs from other state programs of its kind by emphasizing client choice;
receiving most of its funding from the state rather than the federal government; contracting …