Tag: labor force
Lardaro: State’s economy gained momentum in April
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy gained momentum in April, suggesting the potential to break beyond “first gear,” University of Rhode Island economist and professor...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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