In its newsletter over the next few weeks, the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia will focus on the economic impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on the city, in a series called Leading Indicators.

The weekly data analysis will focus on the most vulnerable segments of Greater Philadelphia’s economy. Authored by Project Manager Michael Shields, the first brief in the series focuses on unpacking the scale and scope of Philadelphia’s “working poor” and “on-the-edge of poverty” populations.

“As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to halt economic activity across the city, these groups may be disproportionally impacted since many of their employment options are tied to low-wage, foundational-skilled occupations in the service sector,” Shields wrote.

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