Claudia Persico
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Claudia Persico
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Associate Prof at American University SPA (formerly UW-Madison), NBER & IZA studying environmental, health & ed policy. PhD from Northwestern U. Thoughts are my own.
Thanks to @ckcarruthers.bsky.social for a great breakfast and Maria for a fantastic dinner!
October 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
It's in economics and health studies, but yes I think the econ department is hiring.
September 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Reposted by Claudia Persico
That statement is made not because it is a causal effect but you do see Black unemployment jump in advance of a downturn.

In the graph below, the Black unemployment rate starts to rise before each of the called recessions, while the White unemployment rises later.
September 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM