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Mapping the COVID-19 Recession
The employment declines in the U.S., Montana and its urban areas were much greater than those experienced during the Great Recession.
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 in Montana
The unprecedented declines in economic activity due to the pandemic have not spared Montana.
The Economic Impact of a Global Pandemic
Financial markets have been interrupted and workers are being furloughed. When can we expect a recession?
2020 Economic Outlook Seminar to Visit 10 Montana Cities
The Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana will begin its 45th annual Economic Outlook Seminar in Helena on Jan. 28th.
Finding Good Workers
Attend almost any gathering of business people and the topic is sure to come up – finding good workers. After more than a decade of economic growth, labor markets across the country and certainly across Montana are tight.
Tackling Montana’s Workforce Shortage
If you travel across the state and talk with Montana’s employers, you will hear frequent complaints about their difficulty finding workers.
Struggling to Get Paid Time Off
Twenty-five years ago, the Family and Medical Leave Act was passed to help working families, but today the law is no longer adequate.
The Succession Crisis of Baby Boomer Businesses
A crisis is brewing in Montana and across the country for retiring business owners in their 60s and 70s – who will take over their businesses?