I (joint with three wonderful coauthors: Katie Lim, @bradhershbein.bsky.social , and Mike Zabek) have a new working paper on local labor market tightness and job quality. www.federalreserve.gov/econres/feds...

Local Labor Market Tightness and Job Quality: Evidence from Job Changers

The Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington DC.

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This report highlights that the devil is in the details on incentives. Out of these 50 large clean energy projects, the "median" project has benefits>incentive costs by 47% -- but 13 projects have B/C ratio >3, and 7 have B/C < 0.5.

Upjohn Institute@upjohninstitute.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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,

I am presenting tomorrow a major new report, on state/local incentives for clean energy projects. Report by me and other Upjohn Institute co-authors. Report evaluates benefits/costs of 50 of the largest clean energy projects -- 22 states, 95K jobs, $29B in incentives. rmi.org/events/webin...

Webinar — Assessing State and Local Incentives for Attracting New Energy Investment

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I'm honored to join a panel conversation at the upcoming @MinneapolisFed event "How Can Public Policy Boost Hiring?" Join us May 21, 11-12 CT, for a virtual discussion of new research on public hiring programs and policy options to boost labor demand: www.minneapolisfed.org/events/2026/...

How Can Public Policy Boost Hiring? | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

An event exploring employer-based interventions in the labor market

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Love employment research and policy? We do too! @upjohninstitute.bsky.social is hiring a full-time research analyst. Our current RAs' degrees range from BA to PhD, so give the opening a look. #econ_ra #EconSky #sociology #policysky

I'm honored to join a panel conversation at the upcoming @MinneapolisFed event "How Can Public Policy Boost Hiring?" Join us May 21, 11-12 CT, for a virtual discussion of new research on public hiring programs and policy options to boost labor demand: www.minneapolisfed.org/events/2026/...

How Can Public Policy Boost Hiring? | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

An event exploring employer-based interventions in the labor market

minneapolisfed.org

Where a person lives plays a role in shaping their opportunities. In an upcoming seminar hosted by @fedcommunities.bsky.social, our own @timbartik.bsky.social will join other experts to discuss how place based policies can strengthen local economies. Learn more: fedcommunities.org/event/place-...

Place-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies in Low-Income Communities

Experts from research and policy will discuss how location affects job markets and can contribute to income inequality.

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Hi all, Paul Krugman and I did a podcast on the Trump Administration and what might be happening in the bombing of Iran. Not the most uplifting of talks, but you might find it interesting. substack.com/@phillipspob...

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Hi all, @Paul Krugman and I did a podcast on the Trump Administration and what might be happening in the bombing of Iran. Not the most uplifting of talks, but you might find it interesting.

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What I've learned in 45 years of reporting on the military. And why that makes the current reckless folly even worse than it looks. (Most before paywall.) fallows.substack.com/p/the-arroga...

The Arrogance of Ignorance.

What I have learned in 45 years of interviewing experts about peace and war, and how it applies to the tumult of these past nine days.

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The opening scene of my 2004 article 'Blind Into Baghdad' is an interview with Feith, at the Pentagon, on why it didn't make sense to plan for "the day after" in Iraq. 20+ years later, applying same 'logic' to Iran See also: fallows.substack.com/p/the-arroga... www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...

emptywheel@emptywheel.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Alright my delayed reveal on this didn't work, as apparently the name "Douglas Feith" no longer carries the ignominy he earned by being the stupidest fucker behind George W Bush's stupid war in the Middle East. Look him up: Craven, AND stupid.

Care about Americans, employment, earnings, consumer prices, your local or our national economy? @usbls.bsky.social empowers us to better recognize these & make decisions. Consider signing onto Friends of BLS's new letter to Congress re its budget. And spread the word.

Many workers have missed shifts without jobs being destroyed making it challenging to measure labor impacts with conventional sources. We use real-time daily data from Homebase to measure impacts. Thanks to UChicago and Homebase for making the data available. #EconSky #NumbersDay

Aaron Rosenthal@aaronrosenthal.bsky.social · 5mo ago

New research with @aaronsojourner.org of the @upjohninstitute.bsky.social posted on @northstarpolicy.org's blog. We find that Operation Metro Surge caused declines in employees working, hours worked, and businesses open, leading to an estimated $106 million wage loss for Twin Cities workers.

This is a sign up for "ENIAC Day": the 80th anniversary of the Feb 15 1946 first public demonstration of the ENIAC, which led to the modern computer industry. Signing up for the virtual version of the event is free.

Tom Lyon ✅@aka-pugs.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 6mo ago

ENIAC Day Celebration Feb. 15th - 80 years! Near Philly. Wish I could be there. https://www.helicoptermuseum.org/event-details/eniac-day-celebration

Our own @mmilleradams.bsky.social and @timbartik.bsky.social have a new piece in @bridgemi.com examining the economics of tuition-free college. By their reckoning, the cost-benefit ratio of free college is nearly unmatched. Read more: bridgemi.com/guest-commen... #highereducation, #michigan,

Opinion | Investing in tuition-free college can be a good economic bet for Michigan - Bridge Michigan

Having more educated workers strengthens communities, making it easier to attract new businesses and enabling existing employers to improve productivity and expand.

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Opinion | Investing in tuition-free college can be a good economic bet for Michigan - Bridge Michigan

Having more educated workers strengthens communities, making it easier to attract new businesses and enabling existing employers to improve productivity and expand.

bridgemi.com

With funding for Michigan’s Rx Kids program back in the news, it’s good to look at the data. Read our report on the economic effects of #RxKids in Flint here: www.upjohn.org/research-hig... #Econsky, #MI, #Flint, #Michigan

Study finds Rx Kids program supports families, drives jobs and income growth

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Great article on a new book.

John Cassidy@johncassidysays.bsky.social · 8mo ago

"There is no good economics without good politics"--one of the principles of "The London Consensus," an interesting new book that is the subject of my latest column. 1/4 www.newyorker.com/news/the-fin...

A senior academic using mentoring as leverage to obtain sex is a contemptible abuser of power.

Prof Dynarski@dynarski.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Summers conferred with Epstein frequently about how to extract sexual favors from a Harvard econ grad (AB '04, PhD '09) The grad is from China Epstein and Summers referred to her by the codename "Peril" Racism and sexual exploitation in one efficient package bit.ly/3LHpin8

I have a new essay on place-based economic development policies as "broadly-shared abundance policy" at Site Selection magazine: siteselection.com/incentives-s... Key pt: econ dev policies can boost abundance IF targeted at distressed areas/non-employed, & if local housing policies accommodate.

So, what does our study find? The RxKids program is a program that started in Flint, which provides universal benefits during pregnancy & the first year of a child's life. We find that the "demand-side" effects of the program are sufficient to provide sizable spillover benefits.

Upjohn Institute@upjohninstitute.bsky.social · 9mo ago

A new analysis by the Upjohn Institute finds that the Rx Kids program delivers measurable economic benefits to families and the broader local economy in Flint, Michigan. Read the full report www.upjohn.org/research-hig...

Useful article by @patricktuohey.bsky.social at @thehill.com regarding Tulsa Remote, in part drawing on my research on Tulsa Remote. thehill.com/opinion/fina.... As article says, part of reason why Tulsa Remote can have success is that it is cheaper per job induced than typical business incentives.

Today, @equitablegrowth.bsky.social released their second series of papers on the rise of right-wing populism. My contribution is a policy piece that provides an affirmative vision for investment in rural America. (1/9) equitablegrowth.org/a-place-base...

A place-based economic development strategy to foster rural U.S. prosperity

How a three-pronged, place-based strategy to spur economic growth in rural communities across the country boasts proven success.

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There's lots to be said for the "abundance" movement but it says too little about distressed places. Interesting take from @timbartik.bsky.social @dkthomp.bsky.social @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social @yappelbaum.bsky.social @andreperryedu.bsky.social @brookings.edu @upjohninstitute.bsky.social

Tim Bartik@timbartik.bsky.social · 11mo ago

The link to the Brookings Metro piece is here: www.brookings.edu/articles/the...

I haven't read Tim's work yet, but I can guarantee they will be excellent

Tim Bartik@timbartik.bsky.social · 11mo ago

My papers arguing that the "Abundance Movement" needs broadening to include place-based jobs policies for distressed places are being released today, with a long paper at the Upjohn Institute & a shorter summary at Brookings Metro.

Important paper on the need to include place-based strategies in "Abundance" Follow the thread by @timbartik.bsky.social

Tim Bartik@timbartik.bsky.social · 11mo ago

My papers arguing that the "Abundance Movement" needs broadening to include place-based jobs policies for distressed places are being released today, with a long paper at the Upjohn Institute & a shorter summary at Brookings Metro.

My papers arguing that the "Abundance Movement" needs broadening to include place-based jobs policies for distressed places are being released today, with a long paper at the Upjohn Institute & a shorter summary at Brookings Metro.

Trump perceives basically all independent institutions as a threat to himself, including economic institutions like the BLS and the Fed, he won't stop trying to wreck them until he's out of office, and it's everyday Americans who are going to feel the consequences

Acyn@acyn.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Trump posts a letter stating that he is removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Yes, the stakes here are large. Very large.

Acyn@acyn.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Trump posts a letter stating that he is removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook

My op-ed at @bridgemi.com on Michigan economic development strategies following the cancellation of a large semiconductor plant near Flint. Overall point: there are strategies that have higher bang for the buck.

Upjohn Institute@upjohninstitute.bsky.social · 12mo ago

In an era of fiscal stringency, economic development must focus on projects with the highest bang for the buck, our @timbartik.bsky.social writes for Bridge Michigan. To do so, the state should target distressed places and emphasize economic development services.

Report suggests FDA may not reauthorize Pfizer COVID vaccine for young kids www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/rep...

Report suggests FDA may not reauthorize Pfizer COVID vaccine for young kids

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