A Channel 9 story on the UAW unionization drive at the VW plant in Chattanooga featured commentary from CRER director Howard Wall on the possible effects on the Chattanooga economy.
3/9/2024: More Housing Lowers the Price of Housing
The Chattanooga Times Free Press had an interesting analysis of the housing situation in Chattanooga. In it, CRER chief economist Howard Wall expressed his view that increased supply reduces price and that zoning reform will help. Read the article in the Chattanooga Times Free Press
2/25/2024: Chattanooga and Its Regional Economy
Chattanooga is situated at the literal crossroads between Atlanta, Birmingham, Knoxville, and Nashville, whose combined employment growth rate over the past 10 years was nearly double the national average. A full understanding of the Chattanooga metro economy requires an understanding of how it interacts with these large metro areas in its booming region. This paper…
2/22/2024: CRER Director Critical of KC Impact Study
Kansas City, Mo., is considering whether to do away with fares on the local bus system, but the proposal is based on misuse of an economic impact study. Read the article in the Kansas City Star
1/28/2024: Chattanooga Metro Employment, 1990-2023
Over the past decade, the Chattanooga economy has undergone a manufacturing-led resurgence and has experienced job growth significantly higher than the national average. Over the period, the manufacturing sector changed from one dominated by non-durable goods such as food to one dominated by durable goods such as automobiles. This recent resurgence is in contrast with…