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Third Quarter 2026

In this issue: apprenticeships for rural America, aging Americans navigating the housing market, the workforce role community colleges play, and more.

Cover Story


Pre-apprentices at a water treatment plant observing their instructor as he collects a water sample.

Apprenticeships are gaining steam across America and could be a workforce development solution particularly well suited to rural communities.

Tom Barkin

Over the last several years, the U.S. economy has faced wave after wave of supply shocks. What might this mean for the stability of our ship?

Home health nurse taking vitals of her patient.

Deciding where to live isn't easy for older Americans, as health care needs, costs, and limited options all create uncertainty.

Sections


The Bank of North America building.

Before the First Bank of the United States, another, less well-known institution helped the fledgling United States find its financial footing.

Christiane Baumeister

Christiane Baumeister discusses measuring the effects of oil shocks, changes in global energy markets, and forecasting tail risks.

College students using a calculator and working on an assignment together.

Community colleges contribute to local and regional workforce development in ways that can be difficult to measure.

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