Claudia Persico
@claudiapersico.bsky.social
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
Thanks to @ckcarruthers.bsky.social for a great breakfast and Maria for a fantastic dinner!
It's in economics and health studies, but yes I think the econ department is hiring.
September 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
It's in economics and health studies, but yes I think the econ department is hiring.
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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.
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
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.
In the graph below, the Black unemployment rate starts to rise before each of the called recessions, while the White unemployment rises later.