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Authorization to Work: The Prevalence of Occupational Licensing in New England

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  • Osborne Jackson
  • Matthew Sexton

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Proponents of occupational licensing—a policy that requires workers to obtain a government-awarded credential before they can legally practice certain professions—argue that it can reduce safety risks to consumers and improve the general quality of goods and services. Opponents argue that, given the mixed evidence of the policy’s benefits to consumers, it may needlessly impede workers’ ability to enter some professions. This Regional Brief examines the prevalence of occupational licensing in New England and considers the implications for the region’s labor markets and product markets.

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  • Osborne Jackson & Matthew Sexton, 2024. "Authorization to Work: The Prevalence of Occupational Licensing in New England," New England Public Policy Center Regional Brief 2024-4, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
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