Upjohn Institute
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The W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research is a nonpartisan, independent research organization, founded in 1945 to study policy-related employment issues and to implement workforce solutions. Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. https://www.upjohn.org/
We can't solve the child care shortage without measuring it accurately. New research reflects how families really search for care, measuring childcare within a short drive and accounting for competition for slots. This provides a more realistic picture of local supply. https://bit.ly/4aV0qlD
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Where is Southwest Michigan’s economy headed? The newest edition of Upjohn’s quarterly Regional Economic Outlook offers data-driven insights on the region’s economy and community development trends. https://bit.ly/4vVQZtL
Second edition of Upjohn REO dives into Southwest Michigan’s economy
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What happens to the local economy when ICE comes to town? In a recent webinar, @aaronsojourner.org, @chloeneast.bsky.social, and @ericawilli.bsky.social discussed how the Twin Cities and DC weathered immigration enforcement surges. The findings are stark. Read more: https://bit.ly/4h5jTUH
The immigration crackdown in Minneapolis: How Operation Metro Surge affected the local economy
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Most American employers use some kind of non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Once limited to protecting trade secrets, they have grown broader over time – but at what cost to others? In a recent paper, @aaronsojourner.org, Jason Sockin, and @evanpstarr.bsky.social investigate. https://bit.ly/4f5f3UK
How broad non-disclosure agreements leave job seekers in the dark
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The submission period for our 2026 Dissertation Awards is now closed. Thank you to all who applied. To learn more about this, and other awards we provide, head to our website: https://www.upjohn.org/grants-and-awards
Grants and Awards
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We can’t solve the child care shortage without measuring it accurately. New research reflects how families really search for care, measuring childcare within a short drive and accounting for competition for slots. This provides a more realistic picture of local supply. https://bit.ly/4aV0qlD
To solve child care shortages, we first need to measure them
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Our annual award recognizing the best PhD dissertation on employment-related issues is still taking submissions! All academic disciplines are welcome, as long as it has a major employment and policy focus. The deadline is July 20th. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vJxVQa #econsky, #fundsocsci
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Two years into Bearcat Advantage, how is the place-based scholarship program helping Battle Creek students? Upjohn researchers led by @mmilleradams.bsky.social find that it’s increasing college-going. Here’s how: https://bit.ly/44uEt9n #econsky, #promiseprogram, #tutitionfree
It's not just for children. New research by @gabriellepepin.bsky.social and Yulya Truskinovky published in the National Tax Journal shows how expanding the Child and Dependent Care Credit could help millions of families caring for older adults.
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Congratulations to Upjohn Institute President Mike Horrigan, who has been elected vice president of the National Association for Business Economics. https://www.upjohn.org/news/upjohn-institute-president-michael-horrigan-elected-vice-president-national-association-business-economics #Econsky
Upjohn Institute President Michael Horrigan elected vice president of National Association of Business Economics
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Our annual award recognizing the best PhD dissertation on employment-related issues is still taking submissions! All academic disciplines are welcome, as long as it has a major employment and policy focus. The deadline is July 20th. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vJxVQa #econsky, #fundsocsci
Dissertation Award | Upjohn Institute
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Early care & education services are spatially differentiated. Using cell-phone mobility data, we measure worker & consumer commutes in a novel way, at the provider level. Great working with @gabriellepepin.bsky.social, @jborowsky.bsky.social & Liz Davis. research.upjohn.org/cgi/viewcont...
Our annual award recognizing the best PhD dissertation on employment-related issues is still taking submissions! All academic disciplines are welcome, as long as it has a major employment and policy focus. The deadline is July 20th. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vJxVQa #econsky, #fundsocsci
Dissertation Award | Upjohn Institute
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Listen to @aaronsojourner.org speak about the economic impact of Operation Metro Surge in the newest episode of @epi.org's podcast.
Perazza@ronperazza.com · 4w agoWork stuff! A shiny new episode of @epi.org's podcast is live, this time featuring @chloeneast.bsky.social, @aaronsojourner.org, and Erica Williams discussing "The Cost of DHS Attacks on Immigrants." Available wherever fine podcasts are downloaded. Also here: www.epi.org/podcast/
Most American employers use some kind of non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Once limited to protecting trade secrets, they have grown broader over time – but at what cost to others? In a recent paper, @aaronsojourner.org, Jason Sockin, and @evanpstarr.bsky.social investigate. https://bit.ly/4f5f3UK
How broad non-disclosure agreements leave job seekers in the dark
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Read a new piece by @gabriellepepin.bsky.social on the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and how it can be used to make child and elder care affordable. #econsky
EconoFact@econofact.bsky.social · 2mo agoThe rising costs of child and elder care is one of the largest expenses faced by families. How effective is the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit at helping people afford care, and what reforms could make it more accessible? @gabriellepepin.bsky.social explains econofact.org/can-a-tax-cr...
#JobsDay commentary from our own @aaronsojourner.org #econsky
Aaron Sojourner@aaronsojourner.org · last mo.Happy #JobsDay! It's a day early for our 250th birthday! At 8:30 am ET, @usbls.bsky.social delivers what’s usually one of the most-important signals abt how economy is changing Forecasts’ center: +115K jobs Unemployment rate (UR) steady at 4.3%
This month’s New Hires Quality Index explores hiring differences between public and private sector workers. Despite recent cuts to the federal workforce, new hires volume in the public sector has outpaced private sector volume even as earnings power has held up. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ggNXME
New Hires Quality Index slowly climbs, public-sector jobs outpace private-sector
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Our annual award recognizing the best PhD dissertation on employment-related issues is still taking submissions! All academic disciplines are welcome, as long as it has a major employment and policy focus. The deadline is July 20th. Learn more: buff.ly/T0rqi6j #econsky
Dissertation Award | Upjohn Institute
The W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research is now accepting submissions for its annual award recognizing the best PhD dissertation on employment-related issues. The Institute has sponsored…
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It’s not just for children. New research by @gabriellepepin.bsky.social and Yulya Truskinovky published in the National Tax Journal shows how expanding the Child and Dependent Care Credit could help millions of families caring for older adults.
Making the Child and Dependent Care Credit work for adult caregivers
June 23, 2026
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What are the economic consequences of the Trump administration’s deployment of DHS agencies such as ICE? @aaronsojourner.org, @chloeneast.bsky.social, and @ericawilli.bsky.social assess the numbers at an upcoming @epi.org webinar.
The Cost of DHS Attacks on Immigrants
The Trump administration's deployment of DHS agencies—such as ICE—has caused irreparable harm to our communities, neighbors, and families across the country. The economic costs are also…
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Congratulations to the 2026 Upjohn Institute Dissertation Research Grant winners: Alelí Andrés, UC San Diego Teresita Cruz Vital, UC Berkeley Kassandra Hernandez, UC Berkeley Darien Kearney, Howard University Bezankeng Njinju, UW Madison Şeyma Özdemir, UC Santa Barbara
New Upjohn grants support dissertation research on policy-relevant employment issues
June 18, 2026
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As states increasingly invest in early childhood care and education, how can they ensure their investments will pay off for working families? In a new @equitablegrowth.bsky.social FAQ, @chloergibbs.bsky.social lays out the evidence for state policymakers. buff.ly/uv8jsm6 #econsky, #ece
As states invest in early childhood, here’s what policymakers need to know
June 9, 2026
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Building cars built Michigan, but where is the industry going? A new report by the Upjohn Institute’s Erik Vasilauskas and @mikehorrigan.bsky.social looks at how jobs related to making cars have changed this century and how they might continue to change over the next few years. buff.ly/6usvePh
Michigan automotive jobs are changing: New report looks ahead to 2030
June 15, 2026
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Continued pressure on Michigan’s EV supply chain and higher education institutions contributed layoffs that impacted 540 employees in the first quarter of 2026. Explore the latest Michigan Layoff Tracker update and interactive map from the Upjohn Institute. www.upjohn.org/research-hig...
Michigan layoff notices show continued pressure in EV supply chain, higher education
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Upjohn senior economist @aaronsojourner.org will be speaking at a webinar hosted by @epi.org. Be sure to check it out. #econsky
Ben Zipperer@benzipperer.org · 2mo agoHow are immigration raids and deportations damaging the labor market? Upcoming @epi.org webinar with new research and insights from the great @chloeneast.bsky.social @aaronsojourner.org @ericawilli.bsky.social
As states increasingly invest in early childhood care and education, how can they ensure their investments will pay off for working families? In a new @equitablegrowth.bsky.social FAQ , @chloergibbs.bsky.social lays out the evidence for state policymakers. buff.ly/uv8jsm6 #Econsky, #ECE
As states invest in early childhood, here’s what policymakers need to know
June 9, 2026
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New Upjohn Institute research finds incentives for most large-scale clean energy projects are expected to generate positive economic returns for state residents. But whether residents benefit — and by how much — depends heavily on how deals are designed. Read more: buff.ly/jOUuSl1 #econsky,
We were pleased to host a full-day conference in Kalamazoo focusing on the work of early career researchers. Speakers included three recent Dissertation Research Grant recipients and two other scholars working on employment topics and supported through other programs. www.upjohn.org/news/early-c...
