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The Massachusetts Economic Conditions and Household Opportunity Survey (Mass ECHOS)
2025–2026
Project Overview
Objective
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (Boston Fed) and community partners want to learn more about economic conditions among households across Massachusetts. Findings could inform strategies supporting greater economic opportunity for all. Study findings will be shared with the public.
Project Motivation
Changes in the economy are affecting household finances in Massachusetts communities. The Boston Fed will use study findings to help inform decisions that support a vibrant economy that works for everyone.
Prepared For
The Boston Foundation
A statewide survey providing information about economic conditions among households across Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Economic Conditions and Household Opportunity Survey (Mass ECHOS) uses an address-based sample of more than 30,000 households across the state, from which we seek to complete 5,000 interviews.
The voluntary survey, to be fielded in 2025, can be completed online or on paper. The survey will be offered in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (simplified characters), Vietnamese, and Haitian Creole.
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