Research Matters - C2ER/LMI Institute December 5, 2024
C2ER: Council for Community and Economic Research
C2ER is a membership organization that promotes excellence in community and economic research
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Make a Contribution: Become a Cost of Living Index Data Collector
The Cost of Living Index has been published by the Council for Community and Economic Research since 1968, and is the leading source of data on living cost differences among U.S. urban areas. By participating as a data collector, you can help ensure your city is represented in this essential resource, which benefits businesses, residents, and economic development efforts.
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Implementing the WIAC’s Recommendations Would Transform Workforce Data for State and Regional Action
In late November, the Workforce Information Advisory Commission (WIAC) released their recommendations to improve the Workforce and Labor Market Information System for data users. These recommendations represent a pivotal opportunity to reshape the way we understand and respond to the complexities of our workforce and labor markets. Read more here.
C2ER Executive Director Ken Poole Quoted on NPR's Marketplace
Some cool news! C2ER's very own Executive Director Ken Poole was recently interviewed on NPR's Marketplace about inflation. Have a read / listen here.
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