Workforce News:
Office of Economic Advisors
The Office of Economic Advisors (OEA)
researches the relationships between labor markets and other economic and demographic
factors. With rigorous quantitative analysis and in-depth regional expertise,
OEA helps customers interpret and apply data to influence Wisconsin's labor force and employment trends.
Periodic Renderings on the State of the Economy
- The economic outlook for the the new year. No News is No News January 2012
- An examination of the effects of Wisconsin's shifting demographics on the state's labor force.
Impact of Population Aging on Wisconsin's Labor Force January 2010
Forecast - Nurse Supply and Demand
Reports, presentations, and general information regarding the OEA's registered nurse forecasting project can be found on the new RN forecasting project webpage.
Overview of County and State Trends
The office publishes monthly and annual reports that provide an overview of county and state trends. These include:
December 2011 Data for Wisconsin and the United States
| WI | US | |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate: | 7.1% | 8.5% |
| Civilian labor force: | 3,054,178 | 153,887,000 |
| Number employed: | 2,833,411 | 140,790,000 |
| Number unemployed: | 215,767 | 13,097,000 |
Labor Force and industry employment estimates (Metro only) for:
- Counties (and WDA Regions) in Wisconsin (Excel,508KB)
- Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and WI (Excel, 260KB)
Stable Job Separations and Hires in Wisconsin:
A First Glance with Preliminary Insights
an article by Dan Barroilhet.
Contact the author via email or phone him at (608) 267-7314.
Wisconsin Commuting Trends
Selected Measures and Selected Contributing Factors an article by Dan Barroilhet.
Contact the author via email or phone him at (608) 267-7314.