Predictors of Employment Growth and Unemployment in U.S. Central Cities, 1990-2010

摘要: This paper considers employment growth and unemployment from 1990-2010 in a cross-section of cities light practical tools that city governments have at their disposal to provide relief. In particular, I test educational attainment (both initial levels over time) public capital investment as influences on job changes rates 83 central the United States. Change time is suggestive causing higher lower unemployment. The implication initiatives attract retain college-educated professionals investments increasing college among incumbent residents potential reduce joblessness improve social welfare. Despite some evidence outlays led reduced 1990s, overall association between labor market health weak. Intergovernmental spending part American Recovery Reinvestment Act (ARRA), however, was found positive effect 2009 2010. A relatively weak correlation two dependent variables used analysis — underscores mitigating roles migration force participation translating creation into for members unemployed population.