Andrew M. Sum is Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University in Boston. He has authored or co-authored numerous articles, monographs, and books on regional, national, and state labor markets, on the labor market behavior and problems of young adults and the role of education, literacy, and training in influencing the labor market experiences of adults.
EMPLOYMENT and COMPENSATION
Young Workers, Young Families, and Child Poverty (with Clifford M. Johnson and Neal Fogg), Upjohn Institute Press Book Chapters (1996)
UNEMPLOYMENT, DISABILITY, and POVERTY
Young Workers, Young Families, and Child Poverty (with Clifford M. Johnson and Neal Fogg), Upjohn Institute Press Book Chapters (1996)
Employment Service and public training
Penobscot Consortium, Maine: Orientation for Change and Growth (with Paul Harrington), Upjohn Institute Press Book Chapters (1981)
High school dropouts--Employment
An Assessment of the Labor Market, Income, Health, Social, and Fiscal Consequences of Dropping Out of High School: Findings for Illinois Adults in the 21st Century (with Ishwar Khatiwada, Joseph McLaughlin, and Paulo Tobar), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2007)
This report is an employment analysis that will be complemented by an examination of the...
National Teen Summer Employment Rate Drops to New Low, Summer 2007 Lowest June-July Employment Rate for Teens in Post-World War II History, Black and Low Income Teens Face Bleakest Job Prospects (with Joseph McLaughlin), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2007)
The labor market for the teens of the nation weakened considerably during the first six...
State and Local Fiscal Consequences of High School Dropout Problems in Massachusetts (with Joseph McLaughlin and Ishwar Khatiwada), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2007)
This paper is designed to identify and estimate some of the most important fiscal impacts...
Pharmaceutical industry--Employees
The Economic, Labor Market, and Fiscal Performance and Impacts of the Biopharmaceutical Industries of Massachusetts (Research Summary) (with Ishwar Khatiwada, Joseph McLaughlin, Paulo Tobar, and Sheila Palma), PhRMA Research Reports (2007)
This executive summary provides a brief overview of findings from a comprehensive series of research...
The Economic Multiplier Impacts of Biopharmaceutical Related Industries in Massachusetts on Outputs, Earnings, and Employment in the Overall State Economy (with Ishwar Khatiwada, Joseph McLaughlin, Paulo Tobar, and Sheila Palma), PhRMA Research Reports (2007)
The Net Fiscal Impacts of Workers Employed in Biopharmaceutical-Related Industries of Massachusetts (with Ishwar Khatiwada, Joseph McLaughlin, and Paulo Tobar), PhRMA Research Reports (2007)
A Profile of the Demographic, Socioeconomic, and Job Characteristics of the Employed in Biopharmaceutical and All Industries of Massachusetts and the U.S. (with Ishwar Khatiwada, Joseph McLaughlin, Paulo Tobar, and Sheila Palma), PhRMA Research Reports (2007)
The Annual Earnings of Workers in Biopharmaceutical Industries of Massachusetts and the U.S.: A Comparative Assessment (with Ishwar Khatiwada, Meredith Franks, and Sheila Palma), PhRMA Research Reports (2007)
Biopharmaceuticals
The Economic, Labor Market, and Fiscal Performance and Impacts of the Biopharmaceutical Industries of Massachusetts (Research Summary) (with Ishwar Khatiwada, Joseph McLaughlin, Paulo Tobar, and Sheila Palma), PhRMA Research Reports (2007)
This executive summary provides a brief overview of findings from a comprehensive series of research...
The Economic Multiplier Impacts of Biopharmaceutical Related Industries in Massachusetts on Outputs, Earnings, and Employment in the Overall State Economy (with Ishwar Khatiwada, Joseph McLaughlin, Paulo Tobar, and Sheila Palma), PhRMA Research Reports (2007)
Recent Employment Developments and Projected Employment Trends in Biopharmaceutical-Related Industries and Occupations in Massachusetts and the U.S. (with Paulo Tobar and Sheila Palma), PhRMA Research Reports (2007)
The Net Fiscal Impacts of Workers Employed in Biopharmaceutical-Related Industries of Massachusetts (with Ishwar Khatiwada, Joseph McLaughlin, and Paulo Tobar), PhRMA Research Reports (2007)
The Annual Earnings of Workers in Biopharmaceutical Industries of Massachusetts and the U.S.: A Comparative Assessment (with Ishwar Khatiwada, Meredith Franks, and Sheila Palma), PhRMA Research Reports (2007)
People with disabilities--Employement
The Labor Force Behaviors, Employment and Earnings Experiences, and Labor Market Problems of the Disabled Working-Age Population in Massachusetts, New England, and the U.S. in 2003 and 2004 (with Ishwar Khatiwada and Joseph McLaughlin), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2008)
In a previous research report in this series, the findings of the American Community Surveys...
Pharmaceutical biotechnology industy--Employees
The Annual Earnings of Workers in Biopharmaceutical Industries of Massachusetts and the U.S.: A Comparative Assessment (with Ishwar Khatiwada, Meredith Franks, and Sheila Palma), PhRMA Research Reports (2007)
Adult education
Income Inadequacy Problems Among the Disabled Adult Population in Massachusetts, 2003-2004: Implications for Future State Antipoverty and Workforce Development Policy (with Ishwar Khatiwada), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2006)
In our first research report in this series, the findings of the American Community Surveys...
The Adult Disabled Population (16-74) in Massachusetts: Its Size and Demographic/Socioeconomic Composition in 2003-2004 (with Ishwar Khatiwada, Paulo Tobar, and Sheila Palma), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2006)
During the fall of 2005, leaders of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, including the Commissioner Elmer...
Teenagers--Employment
An Assessment of the Labor Market, Income, Health, Social, and Fiscal Consequences of Dropping Out of High School: Findings for Illinois Adults in the 21st Century (with Ishwar Khatiwada, Joseph McLaughlin, and Paulo Tobar), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2007)
This report is an employment analysis that will be complemented by an examination of the...
National Teen Summer Employment Rate Drops to New Low, Summer 2007 Lowest June-July Employment Rate for Teens in Post-World War II History, Black and Low Income Teens Face Bleakest Job Prospects (with Joseph McLaughlin), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2007)
The labor market for the teens of the nation weakened considerably during the first six...
State and Local Fiscal Consequences of High School Dropout Problems in Massachusetts (with Joseph McLaughlin and Ishwar Khatiwada), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2007)
This paper is designed to identify and estimate some of the most important fiscal impacts...
The Fiscal Economic Consequences of Dropping Out of High School: Estimates of the Tax Payments and Transfers Received by Massachusetts Adults in Selected Educational Subgroups (with Ishwar Khatiwada and Joseph McLaughlin), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2007)
Adults who leave school before graduating from high school with a regular diploma will experience...
Poverty and income support
Young Workers, Young Families, and Child Poverty (with Clifford M. Johnson and Neal Fogg), Upjohn Institute Press Book Chapters (1996)
Wages and benefits
Young Workers, Young Families, and Child Poverty (with Clifford M. Johnson and Neal Fogg), Upjohn Institute Press Book Chapters (1996)
Public training programs
Penobscot Consortium, Maine: Orientation for Change and Growth (with Paul Harrington), Upjohn Institute Press Book Chapters (1981)
Summer employment
Out with the young and in with the old : U.S. labor markets 2000-2008 and the case for an immediate jobs creation program for teens and young adults (with Joseph McLaughlin), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2008)
The Collapse of the National Teen Job Market and the Case for An Immediate Summer and Year Round Youth Jobs Creation Program (with Ishwar Khatiwada and Joseph McLaughlin), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2008)
The Projected Summer 2007 Job Outlook April 2007 for the Nation's Teens and the Implications of Summer Employment for Jobs for America's Graduates' Programs (with Joseph Mclaughlin and Ishwar Khatiwada), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2007)
During the past few years, the Center for Labor Market Studies of Northeastern University has...
The Projected Summer 2007 Teen Job Outlook for the Nation's Teens and the Case for a Federally-Funded Summer Jobs Creation Program (with Robert Taggart and Joseph McLaughlin), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2007)
Following the end of the 1990s national labor market boom in early 2001, the labor...
The Summer Teen Job Market in 2005 and the Predicted Outlook for 2006: Implications of Summer Employment for Jobs for America's Graduate's Programs (with Joseph McLaughlin and Neeta Fogg), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2006)
The paper will begin with a brief review of the employment concepts and measures underlying...
High school dropouts
An Assessment of the Labor Market, Income, Health, Social, Civic and Fiscal Consequences of Dropping Out of High School: Findings for Massachusetts Adults in the 21st Century (with Ishwar Khatiwada, Joseph McLaughlin, and Paulo Tobar), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2007)
This report is designed to provide the members of the Group as well as local...
Phamaceutical industry--Employees
Recent Employment Developments and Projected Employment Trends in Biopharmaceutical-Related Industries and Occupations in Massachusetts and the U.S. (with Paulo Tobar and Sheila Palma), PhRMA Research Reports (2007)
High school dropouts--Employement
The Fiscal Economic Consequences of Dropping Out of High School: Estimates of the Tax Payments and Transfers Received by Massachusetts Adults in Selected Educational Subgroups (with Ishwar Khatiwada and Joseph McLaughlin), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2007)
Adults who leave school before graduating from high school with a regular diploma will experience...
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Penobscot Consortium, Maine: Orientation for Change and Growth (with Paul Harrington), Upjohn Institute Press Book Chapters (1981)
Pharmaceutical industry--Emplorees
Recent Trends in Payroll Employment in Massachusetts in the Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing Industries, and Physical, Engineering, and Biological Research Service Industries of Massachusetts: A Comparative Perspective (with Joseph McLaughlin and Ishwar Khatiwada), PhRMA Research Reports (2006)
Teenagers--Employement
Out with the young and in with the old : U.S. labor markets 2000-2008 and the case for an immediate jobs creation program for teens and young adults (with Joseph McLaughlin), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2008)
The Collapse of the National Teen Job Market and the Case for An Immediate Summer and Year Round Youth Jobs Creation Program (with Ishwar Khatiwada and Joseph McLaughlin), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2008)
The Projected Summer 2007 Job Outlook April 2007 for the Nation's Teens and the Implications of Summer Employment for Jobs for America's Graduates' Programs (with Joseph Mclaughlin and Ishwar Khatiwada), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2007)
During the past few years, the Center for Labor Market Studies of Northeastern University has...
The Projected Summer 2007 Teen Job Outlook for the Nation's Teens and the Case for a Federally-Funded Summer Jobs Creation Program (with Robert Taggart and Joseph McLaughlin), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2007)
Following the end of the 1990s national labor market boom in early 2001, the labor...
The Summer Teen Job Market in 2005 and the Predicted Outlook for 2006: Implications of Summer Employment for Jobs for America's Graduate's Programs (with Joseph McLaughlin and Neeta Fogg), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2006)
The paper will begin with a brief review of the employment concepts and measures underlying...
Pharmaceutical biotechnology industry--Employees
The Economic, Labor Market, and Fiscal Performance and Impacts of the Biopharmaceutical Industries of Massachusetts (Research Summary) (with Ishwar Khatiwada, Joseph McLaughlin, Paulo Tobar, and Sheila Palma), PhRMA Research Reports (2007)
This executive summary provides a brief overview of findings from a comprehensive series of research...
The Economic Multiplier Impacts of Biopharmaceutical Related Industries in Massachusetts on Outputs, Earnings, and Employment in the Overall State Economy (with Ishwar Khatiwada, Joseph McLaughlin, Paulo Tobar, and Sheila Palma), PhRMA Research Reports (2007)
Recent Employment Developments and Projected Employment Trends in Biopharmaceutical-Related Industries and Occupations in Massachusetts and the U.S. (with Paulo Tobar and Sheila Palma), PhRMA Research Reports (2007)
The Net Fiscal Impacts of Workers Employed in Biopharmaceutical-Related Industries of Massachusetts (with Ishwar Khatiwada, Joseph McLaughlin, and Paulo Tobar), PhRMA Research Reports (2007)
A Profile of the Demographic, Socioeconomic, and Job Characteristics of the Employed in Biopharmaceutical and All Industries of Massachusetts and the U.S. (with Ishwar Khatiwada, Joseph McLaughlin, Paulo Tobar, and Sheila Palma), PhRMA Research Reports (2007)
People with disabilities
Income Inadequacy Problems Among the Disabled Adult Population in Massachusetts, 2003-2004: Implications for Future State Antipoverty and Workforce Development Policy (with Ishwar Khatiwada), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2006)
In our first research report in this series, the findings of the American Community Surveys...
The Adult Disabled Population (16-74) in Massachusetts: Its Size and Demographic/Socioeconomic Composition in 2003-2004 (with Ishwar Khatiwada, Paulo Tobar, and Sheila Palma), Center for Labor Market Studies Publications (2006)
During the fall of 2005, leaders of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, including the Commissioner Elmer...