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The Economy Grew, but the Labor Force Shrank

  • April 18, 2025
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EARNCon 2025

Nov. 12-14

We hope you will join us in New Orleans at the Loews New Orleans hotel from Wednesday, November 12 – Friday, November 14, 2025. Details to come!

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Economic Analysis and Research Network (EARN)

A nationwide network of research, policy, and public engagement organizations fighting, state by state, for an economy that works for everyone.

EARN is affiliated with the Economic Policy Institute
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