Our ECONOMY/JOBS category provides users with an extensive list of articles dealing with past, present, and future issues relating to jobs and the economy in Upper Michigan.
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The U.P. Falling Further and Further Behind?: An Comparison of Median Household Income Growth
How has the U.P. fared economically compared to neighboring Wisconsin counties over the past 35 years? This new analysis by Michael Broadway examines changes in median household income, population trends, manufacturing job losses, and what they may mean for the region’s future.
President Trump, Canada, the Upper Peninsula and Tourists
Fewer Canadians are crossing the border into Michigan, and U.P. businesses are beginning to feel the impact. New data shows a sharp decline in cross-border travel and its potential effects on the local economy.
Maintenance, Not Growth: U.P. Local Leaders Reflect Statewide Funding Strains
A new Michigan Public Policy Survey report highlights what many U.P. communities have been feeling for years: local governments are stretched thin, costs are rising, and there are limited options to bring in new revenue.
Home Ownership and the American Dream in the Upper Peninsula
Rising housing costs and limited supply are making the American Dream of homeownership harder to reach for young people in the U.P.
Recent Changes in U.P. Employment and Unemployment
Tourism remains the U.P.’s economic lifeline, but rising unemployment and slowing job growth show how vulnerable the region is to national and global shifts.
