The New England economy has been revitalised. In contrast to the three previous decades, the region's economy in the 1980s is buoyant. The region has had the lowest unemployment rate and the highest rate of job creation throughout the decade. This paper attempts to link the changes that have occurred in regional employment with demographic shifts in the region. During the period of turnaround, New England had a very slow rate of natural population growth. The relatively high rate of growth in jobs coupled with the relatively stable population has produced labour shortages in parts of the region. It is demonstrated that the labour supply has become dependent on migrants from other regions. If the economic expansion continues, the region must significantly increase its net migration gains. If immigration to the region remains sluggish, the revival will be short-lived. © 1989.

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