Tag: labor force
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%...
R.I. monthly unemployment rises slightly to 2.9% in November
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment in November was 2.9%, two-tenths of a percentage point higher than the previous month, the R.I. Department...
Lardaro: Disappointing October keeps R.I. in ‘statistical recession’
PROVIDENCE – After a disappointing October, Rhode Island remains in a “statistical recession,” University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said in...
Unemployment rate in Providence metro rises to 2.8% in October
PROVIDENCE – The unadjusted unemployment rate in the Providence-Warwick metropolitan area was 2.8% in October, up from 2.4% in September but a decrease from...
Lardaro: Some positive economic signs but concerns too
PROVIDENCE – Despite signs of economic expansion, it remains unclear if Rhode Island has emerged from its “statistical recession,” University of Rhode Island economist...
Lardaro: Recession effects still muted
PROVIDENCE – Federal funding and budget surpluses continue to limit the effects of Rhode Island's "statistical" recession but the state's economic momentum remains stalled,...
Lardaro: R.I. teetering toward recession
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is teetering toward a recession due to an abysmal economic performance in April and continued economic weakness, University of Rhode Island economist...
Caregiving demands still impacting R.I. women’s opportunities in workforce
Few industries escaped the crippling employment blow dealt by the COVID-19 pandemic. One exception in Rhode Island: construction, which was categorized as an essential...
Lardaro: Weak March performance brings R.I. closer to recession
PROVIDENCE – University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Tuesday he is more convinced that Rhode Island is continuing to move...
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