Monetary Policy & Economic Research

Why New England's labor force participation has been recovering slowly since the COVID-19 pandemic

New England’s labor force participation rate fell a net 2.3 percentage points from 2019 to 2023

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Why New England's labor force participation has been recovering slowly since the COVID-19 pandemic
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The Beige Book – First District

Monetary Policy & Economic Research

Why New England's labor force participation has been recovering slowly since the COVID-19 pandemic

New England’s labor force participation rate fell a net 2.3 percentage points from 2019 to 2023

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Monetary Policy & Economic Research

The Beige Book – First District

Economic activity up slightly, prices steady, employment stable; outlook optimistic on balance

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Office of the President
Boston Fed President & CEO Susan M. Collins. February 6, 2022.

Susan M. Collins

Speeches, biography & more

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FedNow Service

Facilitating a new instant payment service

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Six Hundred Atlantic

Podcast of the Boston Fed

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Research Insights
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How did the student loan payment pause impact borrower's credit access and use?

The pause covered roughly 90% of all outstanding student loans

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Perspectives
The Boston Fed's Susan Collins delivers opening remarks at the Bank's 66th Economic Conference. November 18, 2022.

Collins: Assessing the Economy as a New Year Begins

Collins makes remarks before commercial real estate development association

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Engage With Us
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In the news: Recent media coverage

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New England Focus
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New England Economic Conditions

Recent data and analysis on regional economic conditions in New England

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