Daniel Burge
@daniel-burge.bsky.social
Director of the Rivlin Initiative at the D.C. Policy Center.
Analyzing economic, demographic, and migration trends shaping D.C. and the broader region.
#EconSky | #PolicySky | www.dcpolicycenter.org | @dcpolicycenter.bsky.social
Analyzing economic, demographic, and migration trends shaping D.C. and the broader region.
#EconSky | #PolicySky | www.dcpolicycenter.org | @dcpolicycenter.bsky.social
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🏘️ We recently published "Strengthening state-level policy for growing housing supply."
🌟 The report explores the possibility of a national network that collaborates on state-level housing policy innovations.
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🌟 The report explores the possibility of a national network that collaborates on state-level housing policy innovations.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM
🏘️ We recently published "Strengthening state-level policy for growing housing supply."
🌟 The report explores the possibility of a national network that collaborates on state-level housing policy innovations.
➡️ Read more: ow.ly/mbPW50Xj4Kq
🌟 The report explores the possibility of a national network that collaborates on state-level housing policy innovations.
➡️ Read more: ow.ly/mbPW50Xj4Kq
"[T]he D.C. region’s performance relative to the other metro areas...varies...Following the March 2001 and December 2007 recessions, the D.C. region performed comparatively well, while it performed less well after the July 1990 and February 2020 recessions." www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
Chart of the week: The D.C. metro region’s employment growth after the COVID-19 pandemic was unremarkable compared with past recessions - D.C. Policy Center
Chart of the week: The D.C. metro region’s employment growth after the COVID-19 pandemic was unremarkable compared with past recessions - D.C. Policy Center
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October 31, 2025 at 9:49 PM
"[T]he D.C. region’s performance relative to the other metro areas...varies...Following the March 2001 and December 2007 recessions, the D.C. region performed comparatively well, while it performed less well after the July 1990 and February 2020 recessions." www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
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🦇 This week at the D.C. Policy Center: October 31, 2025
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October 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🦇 This week at the D.C. Policy Center: October 31, 2025
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🎒 In 2023-24, 56% of D.C. high school students were chronically absent. Where do D.C.'s schools go from here?
📊 Our latest report uses OSSE data to highlight key findings on absenteeism in @dcpublicschools.bsky.social and public charter schools.
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📊 Our latest report uses OSSE data to highlight key findings on absenteeism in @dcpublicschools.bsky.social and public charter schools.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
🎒 In 2023-24, 56% of D.C. high school students were chronically absent. Where do D.C.'s schools go from here?
📊 Our latest report uses OSSE data to highlight key findings on absenteeism in @dcpublicschools.bsky.social and public charter schools.
➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
📊 Our latest report uses OSSE data to highlight key findings on absenteeism in @dcpublicschools.bsky.social and public charter schools.
➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
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🏘️ Work from home continues to be a massive shift in the labor market.
👩💻 But work from home trends vary widely among those born in D.C. and those who moved here as adults, with other differences emerging based on educational attainment.
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👩💻 But work from home trends vary widely among those born in D.C. and those who moved here as adults, with other differences emerging based on educational attainment.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
🏘️ Work from home continues to be a massive shift in the labor market.
👩💻 But work from home trends vary widely among those born in D.C. and those who moved here as adults, with other differences emerging based on educational attainment.
➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
👩💻 But work from home trends vary widely among those born in D.C. and those who moved here as adults, with other differences emerging based on educational attainment.
➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
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🌟 We are thrilled to have been awarded the Best Implementation Award from @pienetwork.bsky.social for our work on High-Impact Tutoring with @dccharters.bsky.social , @edforwarddc.bsky.social , @empowerk12.bsky.social, and @dcpave.bsky.social!
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October 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🌟 We are thrilled to have been awarded the Best Implementation Award from @pienetwork.bsky.social for our work on High-Impact Tutoring with @dccharters.bsky.social , @edforwarddc.bsky.social , @empowerk12.bsky.social, and @dcpave.bsky.social!
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"[R]emote work remains concentrated among D.C. residents with higher levels of educational attainment."
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Chart of the week: Working from home in the District is concentrated among D.C. residents with a BA or higher - D.C. Policy Center
Chart of the week: Working from home in the District is concentrated among D.C. residents with a BA or higher - D.C. Policy Center
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October 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
"[R]emote work remains concentrated among D.C. residents with higher levels of educational attainment."
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📊 The 2025 Q3 round of the Business Sentiments Survey asked D.C.-area business leaders about the effects of federal actions.
📉 The findings highlight growing pessimism toward the local, regional, and national economies.
➡ Read more: https://ow.ly/hbAH50X8qfV
📉 The findings highlight growing pessimism toward the local, regional, and national economies.
➡ Read more: https://ow.ly/hbAH50X8qfV
October 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
📊 The 2025 Q3 round of the Business Sentiments Survey asked D.C.-area business leaders about the effects of federal actions.
📉 The findings highlight growing pessimism toward the local, regional, and national economies.
➡ Read more: https://ow.ly/hbAH50X8qfV
📉 The findings highlight growing pessimism toward the local, regional, and national economies.
➡ Read more: https://ow.ly/hbAH50X8qfV
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📊 The 2025 State of Business Report showed weak economic conditions D.C., highlighting the need for investments in growth.
📉 "Private establishment growth in [D.C.] slowed between 2023 and 2024, increasing by just 1.6 percent."
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📉 "Private establishment growth in [D.C.] slowed between 2023 and 2024, increasing by just 1.6 percent."
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September 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
📊 The 2025 State of Business Report showed weak economic conditions D.C., highlighting the need for investments in growth.
📉 "Private establishment growth in [D.C.] slowed between 2023 and 2024, increasing by just 1.6 percent."
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📉 "Private establishment growth in [D.C.] slowed between 2023 and 2024, increasing by just 1.6 percent."
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🏘️ Invest in vibrancy by expanding the supply of housing, improving public infrastructure, and revitalizing downtown to attract and retain innovative residents, workers, and businesses.
September 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
🏘️ Invest in vibrancy by expanding the supply of housing, improving public infrastructure, and revitalizing downtown to attract and retain innovative residents, workers, and businesses.
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📋 Modernize governance by simplifying permitting, regularly reviewing regulations, and embedding economic impact analysis into policymaking.
September 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
📋 Modernize governance by simplifying permitting, regularly reviewing regulations, and embedding economic impact analysis into policymaking.
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🏫 Foster university-linked innovation by supporting research commercialization, expanding innovation infrastructure, and reforming tech transfer processes.
September 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
🏫 Foster university-linked innovation by supporting research commercialization, expanding innovation infrastructure, and reforming tech transfer processes.
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👩💻 Diversify the District’s economy by cultivating emerging industry clusters and aligning workforce training with future-facing skill needs.
September 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
👩💻 Diversify the District’s economy by cultivating emerging industry clusters and aligning workforce training with future-facing skill needs.
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💰 Invigorate job growth through targeted, performance-based tax incentives focused on export-oriented industries that offer scalable employment opportunities.
September 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
💰 Invigorate job growth through targeted, performance-based tax incentives focused on export-oriented industries that offer scalable employment opportunities.
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🔍 What does D.C.'s economic future look like?
In the 2025 State of Business Report, created for DC Chamber of Commerce, researchers identify key strategies for promoting growth and innovation in the District's economy:
In the 2025 State of Business Report, created for DC Chamber of Commerce, researchers identify key strategies for promoting growth and innovation in the District's economy:
September 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
🔍 What does D.C.'s economic future look like?
In the 2025 State of Business Report, created for DC Chamber of Commerce, researchers identify key strategies for promoting growth and innovation in the District's economy:
In the 2025 State of Business Report, created for DC Chamber of Commerce, researchers identify key strategies for promoting growth and innovation in the District's economy:
Too busy to read the full 2025 State of Business report? Check out Axios's coverage of the report: www.axios.com/local/washin...
D.C.'s economy faces "pivotal moment" as jobs and business growth stall
A new Chamber of Commerce report shows D.C.'s mounting challenges.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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The 2025 State of Business Report is out!
"The District’s economy is grappling with a shrinking share of job activity, high office vacancy rates, stagnant nominal office rents, and waning entrepreneurial interest." www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
"The District’s economy is grappling with a shrinking share of job activity, high office vacancy rates, stagnant nominal office rents, and waning entrepreneurial interest." www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
2025 State of Business Report: Investing in growth - D.C. Policy Center
2025 State of Business Report: Investing in growth - D.C. Policy Center
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September 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The 2025 State of Business Report is out!
"The District’s economy is grappling with a shrinking share of job activity, high office vacancy rates, stagnant nominal office rents, and waning entrepreneurial interest." www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
"The District’s economy is grappling with a shrinking share of job activity, high office vacancy rates, stagnant nominal office rents, and waning entrepreneurial interest." www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
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September 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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📉 Following the federal reduction in force, federal government employment in the D.C. region has fallen by 5 percent since the start of the year.
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September 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
📉 Following the federal reduction in force, federal government employment in the D.C. region has fallen by 5 percent since the start of the year.
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📈 @daniel-burge.bsky.social, Director of The Rivlin Initiative for Economic Policy and Competitiveness, analyzed cumulative D.C. resident employment growth in the 55 months following four recessions: July 1990, March 2001, December 2007, and February 2020. www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
August 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
📈 @daniel-burge.bsky.social, Director of The Rivlin Initiative for Economic Policy and Competitiveness, analyzed cumulative D.C. resident employment growth in the 55 months following four recessions: July 1990, March 2001, December 2007, and February 2020. www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
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📉 Business Sentiments Survey results show business leaders are wary of D.C.'s future.
📊 From @daniel-burge.bsky.social: "Respondents became much less optimistic, with only 9% and 14% expecting D.C.’s economy to strengthen over the next 6 months."
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📊 From @daniel-burge.bsky.social: "Respondents became much less optimistic, with only 9% and 14% expecting D.C.’s economy to strengthen over the next 6 months."
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September 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
📉 Business Sentiments Survey results show business leaders are wary of D.C.'s future.
📊 From @daniel-burge.bsky.social: "Respondents became much less optimistic, with only 9% and 14% expecting D.C.’s economy to strengthen over the next 6 months."
➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
📊 From @daniel-burge.bsky.social: "Respondents became much less optimistic, with only 9% and 14% expecting D.C.’s economy to strengthen over the next 6 months."
➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
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🌟 The D.C. Policy Center is hiring!
🔍 We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented Operations Manager to support finance, human resources, administrative, and compliance functions.
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🔍 We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented Operations Manager to support finance, human resources, administrative, and compliance functions.
➡️ For more information and to apply: www.dcpolicycenter.org/jobs/
June 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🌟 The D.C. Policy Center is hiring!
🔍 We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented Operations Manager to support finance, human resources, administrative, and compliance functions.
➡️ For more information and to apply: www.dcpolicycenter.org/jobs/
🔍 We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented Operations Manager to support finance, human resources, administrative, and compliance functions.
➡️ For more information and to apply: www.dcpolicycenter.org/jobs/
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🌟 We want to know the business community's expectations for the economy!
📊 Representatives from businesses and nonprofits in the D.C. region are invited to complete the 2025 Q2 Business Sentiments Survey.
➡️ Complete the survey: dcpc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
📊 Representatives from businesses and nonprofits in the D.C. region are invited to complete the 2025 Q2 Business Sentiments Survey.
➡️ Complete the survey: dcpc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
April 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🌟 We want to know the business community's expectations for the economy!
📊 Representatives from businesses and nonprofits in the D.C. region are invited to complete the 2025 Q2 Business Sentiments Survey.
➡️ Complete the survey: dcpc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
📊 Representatives from businesses and nonprofits in the D.C. region are invited to complete the 2025 Q2 Business Sentiments Survey.
➡️ Complete the survey: dcpc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
🌸 With cherry blossoms in peak bloom, D.C. has seen an uptick in tourism.
📈 Revisit this chart from Rivlin Initiative Director @daniel-burge.bsky.social on the value of tourism to D.C.'s economy: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
📈 Revisit this chart from Rivlin Initiative Director @daniel-burge.bsky.social on the value of tourism to D.C.'s economy: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
April 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
📈 This week's chart from @daniel-burge.bsky.social examines the growing wage gap in D.C., even as national trends narrow.
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April 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM