The Center for Human Capital Studies intends to enhance the understanding of human capital development and labor market issues. The center's broad focus is on the interaction between labor markets and the health and education sectors, and the derived associated human capital development and workforce policies.
Educational attainment and health—critical drivers of productivity and economic vitality—are particularly relevant to the Sixth District because the South has lower educational attainment and the residents are in generally poorer health than other regions of the country. Leveraging the skills and resources of the research department and the community and economic development group enhances the Bank's ability to inform the public, practitioners, and policymakers.
Industrial production rose 0.4 percent in September, and total housing starts increased 15 percent from August to September. See the latest data on manufacturing, real estate, and more.
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Although economic activity in the Southeast continues to lag that of the nation, some sectors are seeing signs of improvement, including manufacturing, construction, and real estate.
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Oct. 15 | Working Solo: Trends in the Growing Self-Employment Sector (Economic Development) |
Aug. 28 | Generating Jobs in Challenging Times: A Texas-Sized Story (Economic Development) |
July 18 | From Textiles to Turnaround: A Tale of Two Cities (Economic Development) |
June 18 | Power in Partnerships: Addressing Workforce Development Challenges (Economic Development) |