CRER Research Scholar Dr Bento Lobo was interviewed on Channel 3 about the latest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. “Well, the message from the Fed right now is that the economy appears to be in good shape,” says Lobo. “Inflation is under control, and lowering rates is unlikely to fuel greater inflation at this…
11/7/2024: The Geography and Demographics of the Chattanooga Jobs Boom
Previous CRER research described how employment growth in the Chattanooga metro area from 2014 to 2022 was spread across demographic groups. This paper extends that research by comparing the effects across parts of the metro area and across demographic groups within each part. For most categories, the changes in the city of Chattanooga differ from…
11/4/2024: How Will the Presidential Election Affect the Chattanooga Freight Industry?
The Chattanooga Times Free Press explored how the economic health of the Chattanooga freight industry might differ under the two presidential candidates. CRER director and chief economist Howard Wall discussed how both candidates’ policies leave a lot to be desired, but that the expansive tariff plans of Donald Trump pose the biggest threat to the…
9/16/2024: Research on Young Migrants Featured in the Chattanooga Times Free Press
Recent CRER research on the origins and destinations of Chattanooga’s young migrants was featured in the Chattanooga Times Free Press. The research uses a unique dataset on the migration of young adults between commuting zones to analyze the most common origins and destinations of Chattanooga’s young adult migrants. Many more young adults moved into Chattanooga…
9/5/2024: New CRER Forecasts for the Chattanooga Economy
The CRER released its forecasts for the Chattanooga economy at its First Annual Regional Economic Forecast Breakfast. CRER director Howard Wall provided an overview of the past, present, and future of the Chattanooga MSA economy. He also presented the CRER’s new forecasting model and its forecasts for employment growth through 2025. Download the forecast and…