Atlantic City has seen the closure of four casinos and the disappearance of more than 8,000 jobs in 2014 alone, said Joseph Seneca, a professor in the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. In response to the city’s financial problems, Gov. Christie has recently appointed an emergency management team to the area.
Report Release: R/ECON Forecast Winter 2026
Read Report R/ECON’s economic forecast for New Jersey at the beginning of 2026 is a mixed bag. The state, like the nation, is likely to finish the year with notably stronger GDP growth than forecast earlier in the year. At the same time, the outlook for 2026 continues...