Economy
By many metrics, New Hampshire experienced a slow but meaningful recovery in the decade following the Great Recession. However, not all Granite Staters felt the effects of subsequent economic recovery equally. Much of the job growth in the state in recent years has been driven by lower wage industries, and Granite Staters earning lower and middle wages during the recovery saw their purchasing power either barely keep up or fall behind the cost of living. The economic downturn resulting from the COVID-19 crisis has deeply impacted the economic security of many Granite Staters.
NHFPI explores trends in wages, poverty, and other economic measures; the implications of those trends for Granite Staters; and public policies designed to foster economic opportunity and prosperity in New Hampshire.
Latest Updates
Addressing New Hampshire’s Affordable Housing Shortage Using Flexible Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act
Presented by Phil Sletten, Senior Policy Analyst at the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute, to Housing Action NH’s Housing Matters Zoom Meeting on March 25, 2022. The presentation summarized the material explained in NHFPI’s March 24, 2022 Fact Sheet: Addressing New Hampshire’s Affordable Housing Shortage With American Rescue Plan Act Funds.
A Robust Unemployment Insurance System Supports Granite Staters and the Economy
Unemployment insurance benefits provide critical support to individuals who lose or face a significant reduction in their employment. These benefits ...
The New Hampshire Economy in 2021 and 2022
Presented by Phil Sletten, Senior Policy Analyst at the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute, to the Joint Economic Briefing, a ...
Worsening Housing Shortage Reduces Access to Affordable Homes in New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s shortage of available housing units has contributed to rapid price increases in the state since the beginning of ...