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The UMass Donahue Institute has launched its next-generation website at umass.edu/donahue. Designed to better connect visitors with our research, expertise, services, and impact across Massachusetts and beyond, the site offers a more intuitive experience and improved access to news, publications
Keller @ Large: MassBenchmarks "all-stars" discuss economic issues on the horizon
John Keller uses the recent MassBenchmarks board meeting to lay out the economic landscape for the next governor of Massachusetts.
WWLP In Focus: The "Silver Tsunami" will effect the economy and healthcare
What does the future workforce look like when employers face a growing shortage of skilled workers while many recent graduates struggle to find their footing? Our own Dr. Mark Melnik joined WWLP 22 News' InFocus for an extended conversation exploring the workforce challenges shaping the economy
Featured Publication: The MassBenchmarks Journal
The Summer 2026 issue of MassBenchmarks addresses critical challenges to the Commonwealth's sustained prosperity. The issue examines the state economy's resilience amid vulnerabilities, the barriers facing middle-class households, the federal research ecosystem supporting innovation, and the role of productivity growth.
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