Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute
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The Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute at the Minneapolis Fed supports research to expand economic opportunity and inclusive growth for all. Reposts ≠ endorsement.
Tune in this Thursday for the Institute's annual research conference with a keynote from Nobel prize winner David Card followed by presentations on access to credit, migration from poor neighborhoods, how workers keep up with inflation, and more. https://bit.ly/4gSFopm #EconSky
2025 Institute Research Conference | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
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November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Tune in this Thursday for the Institute's annual research conference with a keynote from Nobel prize winner David Card followed by presentations on access to credit, migration from poor neighborhoods, how workers keep up with inflation, and more. https://bit.ly/4gSFopm #EconSky
Why do retirees save more than classical economic models predict? Why do couples save differently than singles? Why are more older Americans aging in place? Institute system affiliate and @richmondfed.bsky.social economist John Bailey Jones studies life’s fuzzy stuff. https://bit.ly/4hn36dS
Scholar spotlight: John Bailey Jones | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Bringing economic rigor to life’s “fuzzy stuff”
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November 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Why do retirees save more than classical economic models predict? Why do couples save differently than singles? Why are more older Americans aging in place? Institute system affiliate and @richmondfed.bsky.social economist John Bailey Jones studies life’s fuzzy stuff. https://bit.ly/4hn36dS
Both money and time with parents matter for children's long-run skill development, with important implications for the optimal size and shape of government transfers. Read @jmullins.bsky.social @umn-econ.bsky.social new paper: https://bit.ly/3WJHGhC
November 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Both money and time with parents matter for children's long-run skill development, with important implications for the optimal size and shape of government transfers. Read @jmullins.bsky.social @umn-econ.bsky.social new paper: https://bit.ly/3WJHGhC
U of MN Carlson School of Business professor Jacelly Cespedes loves it when nonfinance majors take her Finance 101 class. "If that person can understand the concept of compounding, the diversification concept—that is going to have a big effect on their financial decisions.” https://bit.ly/4q9AMQ0
Scholar spotlight: Jacelly Cespedes | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Lessons in household finance
www.minneapolisfed.org
November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
U of MN Carlson School of Business professor Jacelly Cespedes loves it when nonfinance majors take her Finance 101 class. "If that person can understand the concept of compounding, the diversification concept—that is going to have a big effect on their financial decisions.” https://bit.ly/4q9AMQ0
Join us November 13! #EconSky
There's still time to register for the @oiginstitute.bsky.social 2025 Institute Research Conference, a showcase of frontier-style research that the Institute engages with and supports. Keynote speaker will be David Card, 2021 winner of the Nobel prize in #economics.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Join us November 13! #EconSky
The economy is growing—but are workers seeing the benefits? In new Q&A, economist Erik Hurst explores the disconnect between rising productivity and stagnant wages, and what it means for the economy in the long run. https://bit.ly/43d3pSs
Interview with Erik Hurst: The long run | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Automation, inflation,
and firm power are
changing labor markets.
Erik Hurst wants to know
how we will adjust in the long run
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November 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The economy is growing—but are workers seeing the benefits? In new Q&A, economist Erik Hurst explores the disconnect between rising productivity and stagnant wages, and what it means for the economy in the long run. https://bit.ly/43d3pSs
In new For All: Long-term unemployment recovered fast after COVID but may now be on the rise. Erik Hurst considers how automation + inflation change labor markets in the long run. Plus the stagnating college wage premium and the path of new mothers' wages. https://bit.ly/32ycmGd
For All Magazine | Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute
The Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute’s magazine, <em>For All</em>, highlights the breadth, depth, and diversity of the Institute’s contributions to understanding the wide array of ...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
In new For All: Long-term unemployment recovered fast after COVID but may now be on the rise. Erik Hurst considers how automation + inflation change labor markets in the long run. Plus the stagnating college wage premium and the path of new mothers' wages. https://bit.ly/32ycmGd
“It is reasonable to conclude that when two elephants fight, some of the hens in the grass will suffer.” Yewande Olapade @minneapolisfed.bsky.social discusses her research on the 2018-2019 US-China trade war and the impact on low-income countries. https://bit.ly/42I0iSo
Scholar spotlight: Yewande Olapade | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
A fascination with money on the move
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October 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
“It is reasonable to conclude that when two elephants fight, some of the hens in the grass will suffer.” Yewande Olapade @minneapolisfed.bsky.social discusses her research on the 2018-2019 US-China trade war and the impact on low-income countries. https://bit.ly/42I0iSo
Historical trends show that long-term unemployment rises in recessions and falls in recoveries. However, recent data indicates an uptick in LTU, which could signal future challenges. What do labor market flows tell us about where LTU may be headed?
https://bit.ly/42DHhk3
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October 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Historical trends show that long-term unemployment rises in recessions and falls in recoveries. However, recent data indicates an uptick in LTU, which could signal future challenges. What do labor market flows tell us about where LTU may be headed?
https://bit.ly/42DHhk3
https://bit.ly/42DHhk3
💬 “We called the ‘robot’ a tractor, but the agricultural sector got automated away… It just so happened at a time when the manufacturing sector was growing.” 📖 Read the full interview with Erik Hurst in For All: https://bit.ly/43d3pSs
Interview with Erik Hurst: The long run | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Automation, inflation,
and firm power are
changing labor markets.
Erik Hurst wants to know
how we will adjust in the long run
bit.ly
October 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
💬 “We called the ‘robot’ a tractor, but the agricultural sector got automated away… It just so happened at a time when the manufacturing sector was growing.” 📖 Read the full interview with Erik Hurst in For All: https://bit.ly/43d3pSs
Long-term #unemployment can be a desperate situation. Benefits expire, savings deplete, and debts grow. Our data dive in the latest For All looks at the share of unemployed workers who eventually enter long-term unemployment: https://bit.ly/42DHhk3
Still looking: A return to rising long-term unemployment? | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
As striking as the COVID recovery was, the history of long-term unemployment in America shows large and consequential trends toward higher numbers
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October 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Long-term #unemployment can be a desperate situation. Benefits expire, savings deplete, and debts grow. Our data dive in the latest For All looks at the share of unemployed workers who eventually enter long-term unemployment: https://bit.ly/42DHhk3
As head of microeconomic analysis at the @richmondfed.bsky.social, system affiliate John Bailey Jones brings quantitative rigor to economic decisions wrapped with up emotion or tradition. "I just want to understand what makes people tick." Read in new For All: https://bit.ly/4hn36dS
Scholar spotlight: John Bailey Jones | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Bringing economic rigor to life's “fuzzy stuff”
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October 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
As head of microeconomic analysis at the @richmondfed.bsky.social, system affiliate John Bailey Jones brings quantitative rigor to economic decisions wrapped with up emotion or tradition. "I just want to understand what makes people tick." Read in new For All: https://bit.ly/4hn36dS
As head of microeconomic analysis at the @richmondfed.bsky.social, system affiliate John Bailey Jones brings quantitative rigor to economic decisions wrapped with up emotion or tradition. "I just want to understand what makes people tick." Read in new For All: https://bit.ly/4hn36dS
Scholar spotlight: John Bailey Jones | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Bringing economic rigor to life’s “fuzzy stuff”
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October 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
As head of microeconomic analysis at the @richmondfed.bsky.social, system affiliate John Bailey Jones brings quantitative rigor to economic decisions wrapped with up emotion or tradition. "I just want to understand what makes people tick." Read in new For All: https://bit.ly/4hn36dS
When a worker is out of a job, they face a decision about whether to search for a new one. In the new For All, we take a look at the share of unemployed individuals who find a new job, exit the labor force, or remain unemployed for 27 weeks or more. https://bit.ly/47vuClR
The journey to long-term unemployment | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
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October 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
When a worker is out of a job, they face a decision about whether to search for a new one. In the new For All, we take a look at the share of unemployed individuals who find a new job, exit the labor force, or remain unemployed for 27 weeks or more. https://bit.ly/47vuClR
Since the early 1980s, the economy has been growing—but real wages have not. Institute advisor Erik Hurst @beckerfriedman.bsky.social reflects on the economic causes and consequences of wage stagnation. Read his interview in the new For All: https://bit.ly/43d3pSs
Interview with Erik Hurst: The long run | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Automation, inflation,
and firm power are
changing labor markets.
Erik Hurst wants to know
how we will adjust in the long run
bit.ly
October 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Since the early 1980s, the economy has been growing—but real wages have not. Institute advisor Erik Hurst @beckerfriedman.bsky.social reflects on the economic causes and consequences of wage stagnation. Read his interview in the new For All: https://bit.ly/43d3pSs
As an economist @minneapolisfed.bsky.social, Yewande Olapade supports the large bank "stress test" program to validate the safety and soundness of banks. Now she is leveraging those skills to learn about the safety and soundness of the communities those banks serve. https://bit.ly/42I0iSo
Scholar spotlight: Yewande Olapade | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
A fascination with money on the move
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October 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
As an economist @minneapolisfed.bsky.social, Yewande Olapade supports the large bank "stress test" program to validate the safety and soundness of banks. Now she is leveraging those skills to learn about the safety and soundness of the communities those banks serve. https://bit.ly/42I0iSo
"I really like thinking about policy systems. What are the rules we as a society have set down about how we organize ourselves?" Visiting scholar Katherine Richard talks about the levers available to address economic inequality: https://bit.ly/4hmbOZW
Scholar spotlight: Katherine Richard | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Identifying gaps, alleviating hardships
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October 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
"I really like thinking about policy systems. What are the rules we as a society have set down about how we organize ourselves?" Visiting scholar Katherine Richard talks about the levers available to address economic inequality: https://bit.ly/4hmbOZW
It has been an active year in the U.S. economy. Watching for clues to the economy’s direction is important in many sectors and of course at the Fed. But the drivers of economic opportunity and inclusive growth often only come into view over time. https://bit.ly/475QG5i
October 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
It has been an active year in the U.S. economy. Watching for clues to the economy’s direction is important in many sectors and of course at the Fed. But the drivers of economic opportunity and inclusive growth often only come into view over time. https://bit.ly/475QG5i
Of total #unemployed, the share unemployed for 27 weeks or more increased from 20.4% in May to 25.7% in August. Even small increases are worth close attention, as they can have significant implications for the #economy. Read our new article for more: https://bit.ly/42DHhk3
Still looking: A return to rising long-term unemployment? | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
As striking as the COVID recovery was, the history of long-term unemployment in America shows large and consequential trends toward higher numbers
bit.ly
October 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Of total #unemployed, the share unemployed for 27 weeks or more increased from 20.4% in May to 25.7% in August. Even small increases are worth close attention, as they can have significant implications for the #economy. Read our new article for more: https://bit.ly/42DHhk3
@richmondfed.bsky.social John Bailey Jones’ latest research focuses on the surge in older Americans aging-in-place—a decision both sentimental and financial, with implications for housing markets and labor mobility. Read more in @jeffhorwich.bsky.social For All spotlight. https://bit.ly/4hn36dS
Scholar spotlight: John Bailey Jones | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Bringing economic rigor to life’s “fuzzy stuff”
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October 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
@richmondfed.bsky.social John Bailey Jones’ latest research focuses on the surge in older Americans aging-in-place—a decision both sentimental and financial, with implications for housing markets and labor mobility. Read more in @jeffhorwich.bsky.social For All spotlight. https://bit.ly/4hn36dS
Jacelly Cespedes has a passion for household finance. After an econ undergrad during the 2008 financial crisis, she got an MBA and then a Ph.D. in finance. Now she studies how financial regulation impacts banks and households. Read Danielle Cabot's spotlight: https://bit.ly/4q9AMQ0
Scholar spotlight: Jacelly Cespedes | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Lessons in household finance
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October 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Jacelly Cespedes has a passion for household finance. After an econ undergrad during the 2008 financial crisis, she got an MBA and then a Ph.D. in finance. Now she studies how financial regulation impacts banks and households. Read Danielle Cabot's spotlight: https://bit.ly/4q9AMQ0
Automation, inflation, and firm power are changing labor markets. Institute advisor and Chicago Booth professor Erik Hurst wants to know how we will adjust in the long run. Read his interview with senior writer @lisacamnermckay.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/43d3pSs
Interview with Erik Hurst: The long run | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Automation, inflation,
and firm power are
changing labor markets.
Erik Hurst wants to know
how we will adjust in the long run
bit.ly
October 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Automation, inflation, and firm power are changing labor markets. Institute advisor and Chicago Booth professor Erik Hurst wants to know how we will adjust in the long run. Read his interview with senior writer @lisacamnermckay.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/43d3pSs
Rapid rise. Quick recovery. Long-term unemployment did not stay high for long after the COVID recession. But the baseline to which the labor market returned is itself the product of substantial long-run changes. From Abigail Wozniak & Andrew Goodman-Bacon in new For All: https://bit.ly/42DHhk3
October 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Rapid rise. Quick recovery. Long-term unemployment did not stay high for long after the COVID recession. But the baseline to which the labor market returned is itself the product of substantial long-run changes. From Abigail Wozniak & Andrew Goodman-Bacon in new For All: https://bit.ly/42DHhk3
At our research conference on 11/13, Nathaniel Hendren will present research on the determinants of credit access in the US. Which groups have more and less access to credit? Vicki Bogan discusses. Register here: https://bit.ly/4gSFopm #EconSky
2025 Institute Research Conference | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
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October 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
At our research conference on 11/13, Nathaniel Hendren will present research on the determinants of credit access in the US. Which groups have more and less access to credit? Vicki Bogan discusses. Register here: https://bit.ly/4gSFopm #EconSky
In a recent research feature, @jeffhorwich.bsky.social looks at an Institute working paper that offers one contributor to the widening gender pay gap: Unlike fathers, new mothers tend to move to lower-paying firms after their child’s birth.
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After decades of progress on closing the pay gap between men and women, it’s now widening. For the first time since the 1960s, the earnings gap between men and women has widened two years in a row, according to recent data from the Census Bureau.
Women are taking pay cuts as companies mandate return to office
Researchers are identifying several key factors behind why gender pay gap – which had narrowed steadily over the years – has suddenly widened.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
In a recent research feature, @jeffhorwich.bsky.social looks at an Institute working paper that offers one contributor to the widening gender pay gap: Unlike fathers, new mothers tend to move to lower-paying firms after their child’s birth.
bit.ly/4mONNvK
bit.ly/4mONNvK