July
1
2009
This discussion paper, written by Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Senior Policy Analyst Heather Brome, builds on earlier research about trends in the region’s young professionals: it looks at the supply of young professionals in each New England state. The analysis reveals that, while there are some differences, all states are facing slow growth or no growth in this population. However, young people in New England states are highly educated and their educational attainment has increased over time, which bodes well for the future productivity of the labor force.
