Is Pennsylvania’s economy dynamic enough to adapt to the post-Covid-19 world? Some of the most compelling data available suggest that it is – as long as Pennsylvanians are given a fighting chance.
Despite advantages like a diverse and hardworking population, Pennsylvania suffered slow economic growth over the past year – only ten states did worse in this regard. Before the pandemic, roughly one in eight Pennsylvanians were living in poverty. The situation got worse after Covid-19 erased almost a half-million local jobs.
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