Mark Regets
@markregets.bsky.social
Economist who writes on immigration, education, and labor markets. Senior Fellow at National Foundation for American Policy, IZA, GLO. Formerly NSF's National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics.
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.@jasonfurman.bsky.social
Dr Furman,
You may remember that some of us thought you would be a good candidate for President (albeit with the caveat that "the Democrats could do worse").
You may be please to learn that we are now nominating you for the NFL Prize in Economics.
Dr Furman,
You may remember that some of us thought you would be a good candidate for President (albeit with the caveat that "the Democrats could do worse").
You may be please to learn that we are now nominating you for the NFL Prize in Economics.
December 5, 2025 at 10:16 PM
.@jasonfurman.bsky.social
Dr Furman,
You may remember that some of us thought you would be a good candidate for President (albeit with the caveat that "the Democrats could do worse").
You may be please to learn that we are now nominating you for the NFL Prize in Economics.
Dr Furman,
You may remember that some of us thought you would be a good candidate for President (albeit with the caveat that "the Democrats could do worse").
You may be please to learn that we are now nominating you for the NFL Prize in Economics.
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I agree with most of the points made here, but disagree with the conclusion. "Strong floors, no ceiling" SHOULD be at least one message right now.
Much of America reject Dems in part because it seems like they are FAR more concerned with keeping anyone from getting ahead than actually helping.
Much of America reject Dems in part because it seems like they are FAR more concerned with keeping anyone from getting ahead than actually helping.
This will probably get me yelled at, because I can see the consensus forming here that "strong floors, no ceiling" is the dumbest of all possible slogans. I would argue that it's actually not that bad, but that it's wrong for this moment (please read 🧵before yelling at me)...
December 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I agree with most of the points made here, but disagree with the conclusion. "Strong floors, no ceiling" SHOULD be at least one message right now.
Much of America reject Dems in part because it seems like they are FAR more concerned with keeping anyone from getting ahead than actually helping.
Much of America reject Dems in part because it seems like they are FAR more concerned with keeping anyone from getting ahead than actually helping.
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This is a lie. Immigrants from different cultures have strengthened America, have *become* America.
But the lowest and most extremist Americans once made *identical*, hateful claims about Miller’s Jewish refugee ancestors, about Asian Americans, about Irish Catholic Americans, and countless others.
But the lowest and most extremist Americans once made *identical*, hateful claims about Miller’s Jewish refugee ancestors, about Asian Americans, about Irish Catholic Americans, and countless others.
November 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This is a lie. Immigrants from different cultures have strengthened America, have *become* America.
But the lowest and most extremist Americans once made *identical*, hateful claims about Miller’s Jewish refugee ancestors, about Asian Americans, about Irish Catholic Americans, and countless others.
But the lowest and most extremist Americans once made *identical*, hateful claims about Miller’s Jewish refugee ancestors, about Asian Americans, about Irish Catholic Americans, and countless others.
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In a new post, Donald Trump hinted he might stop nearly all legal immigration to the U.S. The details indicate Stephen Miller may have drafted the post to carry out a “permanent pause” on immigration. The personal and economic impacts would be significant. @mclem.org
www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...
www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...
Trump Post Hints At Stopping Legal Immigration To The United States
In a new social media post, Donald Trump hinted that he might enact policies to stop nearly all legal immigration to the United States.
www.forbes.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
In a new post, Donald Trump hinted he might stop nearly all legal immigration to the U.S. The details indicate Stephen Miller may have drafted the post to carry out a “permanent pause” on immigration. The personal and economic impacts would be significant. @mclem.org
www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...
www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...
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US Census data from 2021-2023 American Community Survey
Incarceration rate (percent in prison or jail) for 18 to 50-year-old males:
Born in Afghanistan: 0.02%
Born in America: 1.31%
No population should be judged by one person.
Incarceration rate (percent in prison or jail) for 18 to 50-year-old males:
Born in Afghanistan: 0.02%
Born in America: 1.31%
No population should be judged by one person.
November 27, 2025 at 6:13 AM
US Census data from 2021-2023 American Community Survey
Incarceration rate (percent in prison or jail) for 18 to 50-year-old males:
Born in Afghanistan: 0.02%
Born in America: 1.31%
No population should be judged by one person.
Incarceration rate (percent in prison or jail) for 18 to 50-year-old males:
Born in Afghanistan: 0.02%
Born in America: 1.31%
No population should be judged by one person.
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No secret that I'm a huge @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social fan. This piece is tough, important, and excellent. www.meditationsinanemergency.com/how-big-shou...
How Big Should Your Tent Be?
It's striking to me that a lot of people want politics to be about their personal feelings, in which case they're not engaged in politics, though they may be engaged in the sabotage of politics. This ...
www.meditationsinanemergency.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
No secret that I'm a huge @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social fan. This piece is tough, important, and excellent. www.meditationsinanemergency.com/how-big-shou...
NYT Gift article
DHS data showed only a small decline in overall foreign enrollment.
This makes clear that undergrad enrollment gains masked the declines in graduate enrollment that are far more important for American science.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
DHS data showed only a small decline in overall foreign enrollment.
This makes clear that undergrad enrollment gains masked the declines in graduate enrollment that are far more important for American science.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
New International Student Enrollments Plummeted This Fall, Survey Finds
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:51 AM
NYT Gift article
DHS data showed only a small decline in overall foreign enrollment.
This makes clear that undergrad enrollment gains masked the declines in graduate enrollment that are far more important for American science.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
DHS data showed only a small decline in overall foreign enrollment.
This makes clear that undergrad enrollment gains masked the declines in graduate enrollment that are far more important for American science.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
A falling labor force can be a reason for "softening" labor demand:
—Fewer workers also means fewer consumers and less demand for goods and services
—Increasing search and training costs for firms
—Fewer workers also means fewer consumers and less demand for goods and services
—Increasing search and training costs for firms
Powell: "Job gains have slowed significantly since earlier in the year. A good part of the slowing likely reflects a decline in the growth of the labor force due to lower immigration and labor force participation, though labor demand has clearly softened as well."
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 AM
A falling labor force can be a reason for "softening" labor demand:
—Fewer workers also means fewer consumers and less demand for goods and services
—Increasing search and training costs for firms
—Fewer workers also means fewer consumers and less demand for goods and services
—Increasing search and training costs for firms
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Since I just saw a claim that "Democrats have no plan on immigration", here is the immigration plan of the moderate New Democratic Coalition (the largest Dem caucus in Congress).
newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center...
newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center...
New Dems Unveil New Plan to Secure the Border and Reform the Immigration System | New Democrat Coalition
The Official Site For The New Democrat Coalition
newdemocratcoalition.house.gov
October 30, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Since I just saw a claim that "Democrats have no plan on immigration", here is the immigration plan of the moderate New Democratic Coalition (the largest Dem caucus in Congress).
newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center...
newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center...
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Looking like the election in the Netherlands has taken an interesting turn if the first exit poll is anything to go by.
The Far Right’s Geert Wilders has already conceded.
The Far Right’s Geert Wilders has already conceded.
Dutch centrist liberals under Jetten head for shock election win, exit poll says
Rob Jetten's D66 party celebrates, two years after his party languished in fifth place in the last vote.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Looking like the election in the Netherlands has taken an interesting turn if the first exit poll is anything to go by.
The Far Right’s Geert Wilders has already conceded.
The Far Right’s Geert Wilders has already conceded.
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So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
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October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
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Went to a prayer service tonight at St. Mary of the Lake, where they have cardboard cutouts throughout the church representing parishioners afraid to come to Mass because of ICE.
October 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Went to a prayer service tonight at St. Mary of the Lake, where they have cardboard cutouts throughout the church representing parishioners afraid to come to Mass because of ICE.
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This is what being an American means: the right to tell the police chief to go get a damn warrant.
Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino personally participated in an ICE raid at a laundromat in the city. However, the owner locked the doors and refused entry, which halted the operation at the site.
Chicago
Chicago
October 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
This is what being an American means: the right to tell the police chief to go get a damn warrant.
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The U.S. immigration crackdown will cause net job losses in the millions and will lower the annual rate of economic growth by almost one-third over the next decade, a new study estimates. trib.al/7wW1gZE
Trump immigration policies would slash workforce estimate by 15.7 million and slow GDP growth by a third over the next decade, study says | Fortune
“Immigrants both create demand for the goods and services produced by U.S.-born workers and work alongside them in ways that increase productivity for both groups.”
trib.al
October 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The U.S. immigration crackdown will cause net job losses in the millions and will lower the annual rate of economic growth by almost one-third over the next decade, a new study estimates. trib.al/7wW1gZE
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Conservative estimates of both the long-term effect of Trump policies on the size of the labor force and of the negative economic impacts:
—$1.4 trillion more debt by 2035
—Loss of $12.1 trillion in production from 2025 to 2035
—Debt to GDP grows to 129.2% (from 99.9% today)
—$1.4 trillion more debt by 2035
—Loss of $12.1 trillion in production from 2025 to 2035
—Debt to GDP grows to 129.2% (from 99.9% today)
New from @nfapresearch.bsky.social : “The Trump admin’s policies on illegal & legal immigration would reduce the projected number of workers in the U.S. by 6.8 million by 2028 and by 15.7 million by 2035 and lower the annual rate of economic growth by almost one-third.”
nfap.com/research/new...
nfap.com/research/new...
New NFAP Policy Brief: The Economic Impact of the Trump Administration’s Immigration Policies - NFAP
nfap.com
October 18, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Conservative estimates of both the long-term effect of Trump policies on the size of the labor force and of the negative economic impacts:
—$1.4 trillion more debt by 2035
—Loss of $12.1 trillion in production from 2025 to 2035
—Debt to GDP grows to 129.2% (from 99.9% today)
—$1.4 trillion more debt by 2035
—Loss of $12.1 trillion in production from 2025 to 2035
—Debt to GDP grows to 129.2% (from 99.9% today)
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No cults. No conspiracies. Just principles, integrity, and a belief that “We the People” still means all of us.
Join us for the 2026 Principles First Summit – America 250 🇺🇸
#PrinciplesFirst2026 #America250 @principlesfirst.bsky.social
Join us for the 2026 Principles First Summit – America 250 🇺🇸
#PrinciplesFirst2026 #America250 @principlesfirst.bsky.social
We're proud to announce our 2026 Principles First Summit, February 20-22!
This year's theme was an obvious one: America 250, focusing on the ideas that have made America the envy of the world since 1776, and how we pass the torch to future generations.
See you at the Gaylord! tinyurl.com/55z6wuue
This year's theme was an obvious one: America 250, focusing on the ideas that have made America the envy of the world since 1776, and how we pass the torch to future generations.
See you at the Gaylord! tinyurl.com/55z6wuue
October 16, 2025 at 12:17 AM
No cults. No conspiracies. Just principles, integrity, and a belief that “We the People” still means all of us.
Join us for the 2026 Principles First Summit – America 250 🇺🇸
#PrinciplesFirst2026 #America250 @principlesfirst.bsky.social
Join us for the 2026 Principles First Summit – America 250 🇺🇸
#PrinciplesFirst2026 #America250 @principlesfirst.bsky.social
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If you’re marching today, register to vote while you’re at it and register others. The only way this is going to change is if pro-Constitution, pro-rule of law candidates start winning elections and the rule-of-men candidates get beat.
Register to vote: vote.gov
Register to vote: vote.gov
October 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
If you’re marching today, register to vote while you’re at it and register others. The only way this is going to change is if pro-Constitution, pro-rule of law candidates start winning elections and the rule-of-men candidates get beat.
Register to vote: vote.gov
Register to vote: vote.gov
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Principles matter. They define who we are and what we believe. We need leaders with the courage to defend them. Putin must be stopped.
Join us at the Summit: t.co/V5wJXuG8xA
Join us at the Summit: t.co/V5wJXuG8xA
October 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Principles matter. They define who we are and what we believe. We need leaders with the courage to defend them. Putin must be stopped.
Join us at the Summit: t.co/V5wJXuG8xA
Join us at the Summit: t.co/V5wJXuG8xA
Conservative estimates of both the long-term effect of Trump policies on the size of the labor force and of the negative economic impacts:
—$1.4 trillion more debt by 2035
—Loss of $12.1 trillion in production from 2025 to 2035
—Debt to GDP grows to 129.2% (from 99.9% today)
—$1.4 trillion more debt by 2035
—Loss of $12.1 trillion in production from 2025 to 2035
—Debt to GDP grows to 129.2% (from 99.9% today)
New from @nfapresearch.bsky.social : “The Trump admin’s policies on illegal & legal immigration would reduce the projected number of workers in the U.S. by 6.8 million by 2028 and by 15.7 million by 2035 and lower the annual rate of economic growth by almost one-third.”
nfap.com/research/new...
nfap.com/research/new...
New NFAP Policy Brief: The Economic Impact of the Trump Administration’s Immigration Policies - NFAP
nfap.com
October 18, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Conservative estimates of both the long-term effect of Trump policies on the size of the labor force and of the negative economic impacts:
—$1.4 trillion more debt by 2035
—Loss of $12.1 trillion in production from 2025 to 2035
—Debt to GDP grows to 129.2% (from 99.9% today)
—$1.4 trillion more debt by 2035
—Loss of $12.1 trillion in production from 2025 to 2035
—Debt to GDP grows to 129.2% (from 99.9% today)
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New from @nfapresearch.bsky.social : “The Trump admin’s policies on illegal & legal immigration would reduce the projected number of workers in the U.S. by 6.8 million by 2028 and by 15.7 million by 2035 and lower the annual rate of economic growth by almost one-third.”
nfap.com/research/new...
nfap.com/research/new...
New NFAP Policy Brief: The Economic Impact of the Trump Administration’s Immigration Policies - NFAP
nfap.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
New from @nfapresearch.bsky.social : “The Trump admin’s policies on illegal & legal immigration would reduce the projected number of workers in the U.S. by 6.8 million by 2028 and by 15.7 million by 2035 and lower the annual rate of economic growth by almost one-third.”
nfap.com/research/new...
nfap.com/research/new...
Falling labor supply decreases labor demand (shifts the demand curve, not just moves along it):
—Fewer consumers for goods and services
—Increased hiring costs (both direct search costs and increased training costs due to poorer job match)
—Loss of skill complementarity
—Fewer consumers for goods and services
—Increased hiring costs (both direct search costs and increased training costs due to poorer job match)
—Loss of skill complementarity
Powell: "Both supply and demand in the labor market have come down so sharply so quickly. The fact that the unemployment rate has barely moved is kind of remarkable."
October 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Falling labor supply decreases labor demand (shifts the demand curve, not just moves along it):
—Fewer consumers for goods and services
—Increased hiring costs (both direct search costs and increased training costs due to poorer job match)
—Loss of skill complementarity
—Fewer consumers for goods and services
—Increased hiring costs (both direct search costs and increased training costs due to poorer job match)
—Loss of skill complementarity
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People of Illinois, we need your help.
Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors.
We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.
Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors.
We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.
September 30, 2025 at 2:47 AM
People of Illinois, we need your help.
Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors.
We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.
Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors.
We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.
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Since people on both Bluesky and X are posting selected excerpts from the Coates/Klein discussion (and using them to attack either one person or the other), I thought I would post the full unlocked gift article.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/o...
Opinion | Ta-Nehisi Coates on Bridging Gaps vs. Drawing Lines
www.nytimes.com
September 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Since people on both Bluesky and X are posting selected excerpts from the Coates/Klein discussion (and using them to attack either one person or the other), I thought I would post the full unlocked gift article.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/o...
Over the long-term it might not be in the national interest to favor older scientists and engineers over younger, even if they are initially paid more.
Also, while the option is not currently politically viable, it would make more sense to expand quotas—we are rationing for an artificial scarcity.
Also, while the option is not currently politically viable, it would make more sense to expand quotas—we are rationing for an artificial scarcity.
A Trump admin rule to change the H-1B lottery, like other changes, hopes to make it more difficult for international students to stay in the US and work after graduation. Officials are telling employers to hire based on seniority. @mclem.org @justinwolfers.bsky.social
www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...
www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...
Trump Immigration Rule Shifts H-1B Lottery To Favor Older Visa Holders
The Trump administration has proposed a new immigration rule to change the H-1B selection process to favor people in senior positions.
www.forbes.com
September 25, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Over the long-term it might not be in the national interest to favor older scientists and engineers over younger, even if they are initially paid more.
Also, while the option is not currently politically viable, it would make more sense to expand quotas—we are rationing for an artificial scarcity.
Also, while the option is not currently politically viable, it would make more sense to expand quotas—we are rationing for an artificial scarcity.
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Viktor Orban has made Hungary one of the poorest countries in the EU
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
September 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Viktor Orban has made Hungary one of the poorest countries in the EU
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...