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RIC researchers forecast continued rise in teen employment this summer

PROVIDENCE – Following a decade-plus slump, Rhode Island teenagers last year led most of the U.S. in an overall increase in teen summer employment...
RHODE ISLAND'S economy showed signs of expansion in March, according to niversity of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro economic index, but it was slower than a month earlier. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Lardaro: Expansion of R.I. economy slowed in March

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy sputtered a bit in March after showing signs of gaining momentum in February, University of Rhode Island economist and...

Lardaro: R.I.’s economy growing again

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s growing economy began its breakout in February after being stuck in first gear most of last year, University of Rhode...

Unemployment rate in Providence metro jumps to 5.2% in February

PROVIDENCE – The unadjusted unemployment rate in the Providence-Warwick metropolitan area was 5.2% in February, up from 4% in January and from 3.8% in...

Unemployment rate in Providence metro rises to 4.6% in January

PROVIDENCE – The unadjusted unemployment rate in the Providence-Warwick metropolitan area was 4.6% in January, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s...
RHODE ISLAND’S economy did not experience a "statistical recession" in 2023 as originally thought, according to University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro.  / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Lardaro: R.I. did not experience a ‘statistical recession’ in 2023

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy did not experience a "statistical recession" last year as originally believed, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard...

Lardaro: R.I. economy expanding despite weak December

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's economy closed 2023 in expansion range despite a weak December, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said...

Unemployment rate in Providence metro rises to 3.5% in December

PROVIDENCE – The unadjusted unemployment rate in the Providence-Warwick metropolitan area was 3.5% in December. That’s up from 3.2% in November and 2.7% in...
RHODE ISLAND appears to be moving out of its "statistical recession" due to an economic improvement that occurred between August and November, according to University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Lardaro: R.I. could be emerging from ‘statistical recession’

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island appears to be moving out of its "statistical recession" due to economic improvements that occurred between August and November, University...

Unemployment rate in Providence metro rises to 3.2% in November

PROVIDENCE – The unadjusted unemployment rate in the Providence-Warwick metropolitan area was 3.2% in November. That's up from 2.8% in October and from 3.1%...
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