2020

State economists: Resurgence likely to depend on pace of vaccine distribution, extent of federal help Dr. Michael Pakko, chief economist and state economic forecaster at the Arkansas Economic Development Institute at the University of Arkansas… State economists: Resurgence likely to depend on pace of vaccine distribution, extent of federal help

Beyond COVID-19: Industries and Leaders Look to Future Arkansas Business asked industry leaders to share their expectations for 2021, both before and after the coronavirus vaccine is widely available. Here’s what they said. Michael Pakko Chief… Beyond COVID-19: Industries and Leaders Look to Future

State’s November jobless rate steady Arkansas’ job growth has improved slightly, with the state’s unemployment rate staying at 6.2% in November, just under the U.S. jobless rate of 6.7%. Dr. Michael Pakko, cheif economist with… State’s November jobless rate steady

Group calls for halt on evictions in Arkansas as COVID pandemic persists The CDC’s moratorium temporarily halting evictions during the pandemic expires on December 31, 2020. On Wednesday, a group of protestors stood in front… Group calls for halt on evictions in Arkansas as COVID pandemic persists

Arkansas’ unemployment rate dropped by a full percentage point in October, from 7.2% to 6.2%. Read the full story on the Arkansas Business website.

Economic slog forecast till end of ’22 At the Little Rock Regional Economic Briefing, local economists, including Dr. Michael Pakko, predicted that the state and the nation likely will not see a full economic recovery… Economic slog forecast till end of ’22

Employment to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels by Late 2022 Arkansas economist Michael Pakko projects that Arkansas could see a return to pre-pandemic employment levels by the end of 2022. This number will be influenced by… Employment to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels by Late 2022