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<p>This working paper describes employment trends and patterns in New Jersey over the last decade. Its focus is on the relocation of firms and jobs, into New Jersey, and their transportation implications. It addresses questions such as the following: How has employment in New Jersey changed over the last decade?&nbsp; To what extent has the relocation of firms with jobs into New Jersey contributed to employment growth?&nbsp; Where did &#39;the move to New Jersey&#39; begin, i.e., what are the origins of firms and employers that moved into the state?&nbsp; Where did new employment take place within New Jersey?&nbsp; What is the &#39;industry mix&#39; of firms that relocated, and how does this vary by county? Finance, insurance and real estate (FIRE) and pharmaceuticals are analyzed in detail. Why did economic activity relocate in New Jersey, and to what extent did transportation play a role?</p>