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Introducing the Labor Market Assessment Tool

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Labor Market

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Document Date:
11/01/2007
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The Labor Market Assessment Tool (LMAT) is an interactive computer-based program that is capable of estimating wages and the distribution of occupations by educational, skill, knowledge, and training requirements by industry for both current and future labor market scenarios

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The Boston Economy 2007

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Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development

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Document Date:
05/01/2007
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This report for 2007 presents the major economic, real estate market, and demographic trends for the city and region. Much of the data in this report extends through year-end 2006 and into the first quarter of 2007.

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The New Boston Chartbook - 2007

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Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development

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Document Date:
05/01/2007
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Boston's economy presented in a series of graphs showing Boston's share of Massachusetts' jobs, goods and services, and tax revenues.

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Boston Neighborhood Business Patterns

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Industry Profiles, Labor Market

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Document Date:
05/01/2006
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Boston's Neighborhood Business Patterns examines patterns in private sector employment by neighborhood. It identifies Boston's leading industries, employers and the geographical location of businesses and jobs in the city. The intention of this report is to provide an overview of business concentration patterns at both the city and neighborhood levels and to provide detailed economic data that would further facilitate the implementation of informed policy making.

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Boston's Creative Economy

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Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development

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Document Date:
10/01/2005
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The Research Division created an innovative analysis of Boston's creative economy, defined as those activities which have their origin in individual creativity, skill and talent and which have the potential for wealth and job creation.

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The Boston Economy 2005

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Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development

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Document Date:
10/01/2005
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Boston’s economy is once more showing signs of steady growth and of recovery from a regional economic recession after four years of a slow economy.

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Boston Among 35 American Cities

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Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development

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Document Date:
09/01/2004
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Report on employment growth and specialization in 35 of the largest American cities including Boston with specific reference to location, growth and concentration of jobs in cities.

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The Boston Economy 2004

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Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development

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Document Date:
09/01/2004
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Report for year 2004 presents major economic and demographic trends for the past ten years in a citywide and regional context.

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Boston Chartbook - A Primer of Boston's Economy - 2004

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Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development

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Document Date:
05/05/2004
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Boston's economy presented in a series of graphs showing Boston's share of Massachusetts' jobs, goods and services, and tax revenues.

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Economic & Fiscal Impact of the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston

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Income & Poverty, Labor Market

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Document Date:
04/07/2004
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This study estimates the near-term economic impacts and longer-term sustainability benefits of Boston’s ARRA investments.In short, this study projects significant economic impact in such things as job creation, Gross Regional Product, and tax generation, as well as longer-term sustainability benefits such as energy cost saving and water preservation. In addition, the study shows that when considering financial and sustainability efforts together, local benefits are expected to exceed costs by at least a four-to-one ratio, demonstrating a strong return on investment to the City of Boston.

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