The Seattle and Portland MSAs exhibited the highest concern for unemployment and unemployment
benefits while the Austin and San Diego MSAa exhibited the least concern.
The Tampa Bay MSA’s concern for unemployment peaked during the month of April to July
but has consistently declined since then.
Austin remained at the top in terms of competitive positioning.
The Tampa Bay MSA’s competitive position declined from No. 3 in Feb to No. 16 in April,
and improving ever since. It is at No. 5 as of October.
