Pavlina R Tcherneva
@ptcherneva.bsky.social
President, Levy Economics Institute
Professor, Bard College
Author, The Case for a Job Guarantee https://a.co/d/gAoulSA
https://www.levyinstitute.org/publications/pavlina-r-tcherneva
Professor, Bard College
Author, The Case for a Job Guarantee https://a.co/d/gAoulSA
https://www.levyinstitute.org/publications/pavlina-r-tcherneva
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November 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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The enshittification of labor
Pavlina Tcherneva, getting her peanut butter in my chocolate.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Our latest working paper from Levy President @ptcherneva.bsky.social traces the "enshittification" (Doctorow)) of the modern labor market and how the postwar promise of full employment turned into a trap of precarity and debt
The Job Guarantee could be the answer.
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The Job Guarantee could be the answer.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Our latest working paper from Levy President @ptcherneva.bsky.social traces the "enshittification" (Doctorow)) of the modern labor market and how the postwar promise of full employment turned into a trap of precarity and debt
The Job Guarantee could be the answer.
levyinstitute.org/publications...
The Job Guarantee could be the answer.
levyinstitute.org/publications...
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Yesterday, Institute President Pavlina Tcherneva (@ptcherneva.bsky.social) delivered the keynote at the CIRIEC International & Bordeaux GSEF 2025 conferences—highlighting global successes of the job guarantee and the social and solidarity economy movement.
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President Pavlina R. Tcherneva Delivers Keynote at CIRIEC International and Bordeaux GSEF 2025 Conferences – Levy Economics Institute of Bard College
Institute President Pavlina R. Tcherneva delivered the joint keynote address at the CIRIEC International and Bordeaux GSEF 2025 conferences, bringing together leading voices from across the global soc...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Yesterday, Institute President Pavlina Tcherneva (@ptcherneva.bsky.social) delivered the keynote at the CIRIEC International & Bordeaux GSEF 2025 conferences—highlighting global successes of the job guarantee and the social and solidarity economy movement.
www.levyinstitute.org/news_items/p...
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I’ll bring @ptcherneva.bsky.social’s book about the Job Guarantee.
October 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I’ll bring @ptcherneva.bsky.social’s book about the Job Guarantee.
🏛️ Pleased to launch our new Capitol Hill Series.
We're convening congressional staffers, policymakers, and the public to examine critical economic issues with a distinguished panel of experts.
Registration is required.
Save your spot and join us in DC. connect.bard.edu/register/Lev...
We're convening congressional staffers, policymakers, and the public to examine critical economic issues with a distinguished panel of experts.
Registration is required.
Save your spot and join us in DC. connect.bard.edu/register/Lev...
As debates over monetary policy and central bank independence intensify, Levy is bringing the discussion to Capitol Hill with the launch of our new series.
Join us Nov 19 for "Rethinking the Federal Reserve’s Policy Framework and Independence."
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Join us Nov 19 for "Rethinking the Federal Reserve’s Policy Framework and Independence."
connect.bard.edu/register/Lev...
October 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
🏛️ Pleased to launch our new Capitol Hill Series.
We're convening congressional staffers, policymakers, and the public to examine critical economic issues with a distinguished panel of experts.
Registration is required.
Save your spot and join us in DC. connect.bard.edu/register/Lev...
We're convening congressional staffers, policymakers, and the public to examine critical economic issues with a distinguished panel of experts.
Registration is required.
Save your spot and join us in DC. connect.bard.edu/register/Lev...
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When Erika McEntarfer, former BLS Commissioner, spoke publicly for the first time since Aug. 1 at the Levy Institute, the press took notice. Coverage has been widespread.
Read the full Levy Institute & @bardcollege.bsky.social press release here: www.levyinstitute.org?p=16546
Photos by Karl Rabe.
Read the full Levy Institute & @bardcollege.bsky.social press release here: www.levyinstitute.org?p=16546
Photos by Karl Rabe.
September 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
When Erika McEntarfer, former BLS Commissioner, spoke publicly for the first time since Aug. 1 at the Levy Institute, the press took notice. Coverage has been widespread.
Read the full Levy Institute & @bardcollege.bsky.social press release here: www.levyinstitute.org?p=16546
Photos by Karl Rabe.
Read the full Levy Institute & @bardcollege.bsky.social press release here: www.levyinstitute.org?p=16546
Photos by Karl Rabe.
I look forward to returning to Franklin & Marshall College to give the Will Lyons Memorial Lecture on Thursday, Oct 9.
October 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I look forward to returning to Franklin & Marshall College to give the Will Lyons Memorial Lecture on Thursday, Oct 9.
Understanding how the fortunes of working families are changing, and how they might be improved, is essential.
BLS provides the needed metrics and its data is superior to other sources, esp proprietary data.
Listen to our conversation with fmr BLS Commissioner McEntarfer.
youtu.be/9PD_f28uGE4?...
BLS provides the needed metrics and its data is superior to other sources, esp proprietary data.
Listen to our conversation with fmr BLS Commissioner McEntarfer.
youtu.be/9PD_f28uGE4?...
September 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Understanding how the fortunes of working families are changing, and how they might be improved, is essential.
BLS provides the needed metrics and its data is superior to other sources, esp proprietary data.
Listen to our conversation with fmr BLS Commissioner McEntarfer.
youtu.be/9PD_f28uGE4?...
BLS provides the needed metrics and its data is superior to other sources, esp proprietary data.
Listen to our conversation with fmr BLS Commissioner McEntarfer.
youtu.be/9PD_f28uGE4?...
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Bard alumna Erika McEntarfer ’95, former commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, spoke to an audience of Bard students, faculty, staff, and community members in an event hosted by @levyecon.bsky.social. “Economic data must be free from partisan influence,” she said.
Former Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Erika McEntarfer ’95 Spoke at Bard College in First Public Remarks Since Dismissal
Hosted by the Levy Economics Institute, Bard alumna Erika McEntarfer ’95, former commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), spoke to an audience of Bard students, faculty, staff, and…
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September 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Bard alumna Erika McEntarfer ’95, former commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, spoke to an audience of Bard students, faculty, staff, and community members in an event hosted by @levyecon.bsky.social. “Economic data must be free from partisan influence,” she said.
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Watch now: Levy's conversation with Erika McEntarfer, former BLS Commissioner and Bard alum.
In her first public address since the events of August 1, Dr. McEntarfer speaks candidly about her removal from office and the future of statistical independence.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PD_...
In her first public address since the events of August 1, Dr. McEntarfer speaks candidly about her removal from office and the future of statistical independence.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PD_...
Erika McEntarfer (Former BLS): "The Importance of Official Data in Assessing Economic Conditions"
YouTube video by Levy Economics Institute
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September 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Watch now: Levy's conversation with Erika McEntarfer, former BLS Commissioner and Bard alum.
In her first public address since the events of August 1, Dr. McEntarfer speaks candidly about her removal from office and the future of statistical independence.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PD_...
In her first public address since the events of August 1, Dr. McEntarfer speaks candidly about her removal from office and the future of statistical independence.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PD_...
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Tonight at Bard College, Alumna Erika McEntarfer, recently removed BLS Commissioner, shares her story publicly for the first time.
Register to join the conversation in person or live on Zoom at 5 PM EST.
connect.bard.edu/register/Eri...
Register to join the conversation in person or live on Zoom at 5 PM EST.
connect.bard.edu/register/Eri...
September 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Tonight at Bard College, Alumna Erika McEntarfer, recently removed BLS Commissioner, shares her story publicly for the first time.
Register to join the conversation in person or live on Zoom at 5 PM EST.
connect.bard.edu/register/Eri...
Register to join the conversation in person or live on Zoom at 5 PM EST.
connect.bard.edu/register/Eri...
BLS today: national benchmark revision to total nonfarm employment for March 2025 is -911,000 (-0.6 percent).
What does it mean and why does it matter?
Register and join us for this important conversation with former BLS Commissioner McEntarfer.
What does it mean and why does it matter?
Register and join us for this important conversation with former BLS Commissioner McEntarfer.
This #JobsDay makes clear just how rapidly the labor market is cooling. That’s why our event with former BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer is more timely—and more important—than ever.
Enthusiastic response has led us to move the event to a larger venue.
Register: connect.bard.edu/register/Eri...
Enthusiastic response has led us to move the event to a larger venue.
Register: connect.bard.edu/register/Eri...
September 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
BLS today: national benchmark revision to total nonfarm employment for March 2025 is -911,000 (-0.6 percent).
What does it mean and why does it matter?
Register and join us for this important conversation with former BLS Commissioner McEntarfer.
What does it mean and why does it matter?
Register and join us for this important conversation with former BLS Commissioner McEntarfer.
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We just wrapped our conversation with Professor James Galbraith, President Pavlina Tcherneva (@ptcherneva.bsky.social ), and our incoming graduate students--exploring the importance and insights of the Levy approach to economics.
Thank you to all who attended. Video will be released soon.
Thank you to all who attended. Video will be released soon.
August 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
We just wrapped our conversation with Professor James Galbraith, President Pavlina Tcherneva (@ptcherneva.bsky.social ), and our incoming graduate students--exploring the importance and insights of the Levy approach to economics.
Thank you to all who attended. Video will be released soon.
Thank you to all who attended. Video will be released soon.
Happy 62nd Bday to the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom!
The most pro worker policy is also the best alternative to the NAIRU. The Job Guarantee ends precarious work and unemployment, improves state budgets, controls demand driven inflation, &more share.google/1SaM1CqYkhCa...
The most pro worker policy is also the best alternative to the NAIRU. The Job Guarantee ends precarious work and unemployment, improves state budgets, controls demand driven inflation, &more share.google/1SaM1CqYkhCa...
August 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Happy 62nd Bday to the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom!
The most pro worker policy is also the best alternative to the NAIRU. The Job Guarantee ends precarious work and unemployment, improves state budgets, controls demand driven inflation, &more share.google/1SaM1CqYkhCa...
The most pro worker policy is also the best alternative to the NAIRU. The Job Guarantee ends precarious work and unemployment, improves state budgets, controls demand driven inflation, &more share.google/1SaM1CqYkhCa...
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Re-upping this! Should be great!
As we approach our 40th anniversary, this is one of the best opportunities to learn about the Levy Institute's unique approach, programs and contributions to economics.
Join us!
Join us!
This Friday: Sr. Scholar James K. Galbraith opens the Levy Fall Seminar Series with a virtual lecture on why mainstream economics has reached an impasse—and how Levy advances critical alternatives from Minsky and Godley to MMT.
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Register to attend virtually
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August 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Re-upping this! Should be great!
As we approach our 40th anniversary, this is one of the best opportunities to learn about the Levy Institute's unique approach, programs and contributions to economics.
Join us!
Join us!
This Friday: Sr. Scholar James K. Galbraith opens the Levy Fall Seminar Series with a virtual lecture on why mainstream economics has reached an impasse—and how Levy advances critical alternatives from Minsky and Godley to MMT.
Register to attend virtually
connect.bard.edu/register/gal...
Register to attend virtually
connect.bard.edu/register/gal...
August 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM
As we approach our 40th anniversary, this is one of the best opportunities to learn about the Levy Institute's unique approach, programs and contributions to economics.
Join us!
Join us!
Join me and @thomasmasterson.bsky.social for our open house at 12:00ET today. Share with students.
Minsky
Money
Macro
MMT
Modeling
Measurement of well-being
Methodology and
More...
Learn about our unique MA/MS programs, scholarships, research and other opportunities for incoming students.
Minsky
Money
Macro
MMT
Modeling
Measurement of well-being
Methodology and
More...
Learn about our unique MA/MS programs, scholarships, research and other opportunities for incoming students.
Learn more about our graduate programs in economic theory and policy with Professors Pavlina Tcherneva and Thomas Masterson, TOMORROW at 12 PM EST.
Register: connect.bard.edu/register/Lev...
Register: connect.bard.edu/register/Lev...
August 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Join me and @thomasmasterson.bsky.social for our open house at 12:00ET today. Share with students.
Minsky
Money
Macro
MMT
Modeling
Measurement of well-being
Methodology and
More...
Learn about our unique MA/MS programs, scholarships, research and other opportunities for incoming students.
Minsky
Money
Macro
MMT
Modeling
Measurement of well-being
Methodology and
More...
Learn about our unique MA/MS programs, scholarships, research and other opportunities for incoming students.
My take on:
Why Fed policy is a risk to working families.
How climate will impact jobs & pocketbooks.
Why not to fight climate-induced price spikes with i-rates.
Why the Fed must lower rates now, w/o compromising its independence
#JacksonHole2025
starts @ 31m+Q&A
www.c-span.org/program/publ...
Why Fed policy is a risk to working families.
How climate will impact jobs & pocketbooks.
Why not to fight climate-induced price spikes with i-rates.
Why the Fed must lower rates now, w/o compromising its independence
#JacksonHole2025
starts @ 31m+Q&A
www.c-span.org/program/publ...
On Aug 18, Pavlina R. Tcherneva joined Rep. Sean Casten & experts on C-SPAN for Public Citizen's "Heat & Human Capital," highlighting how climate change shapes labor, monetary policy & the Fed’s mandate ahead of Jackson Hole.
Watch now.
www.c-span.org/clip/public-...
Watch now.
www.c-span.org/clip/public-...
August 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
My take on:
Why Fed policy is a risk to working families.
How climate will impact jobs & pocketbooks.
Why not to fight climate-induced price spikes with i-rates.
Why the Fed must lower rates now, w/o compromising its independence
#JacksonHole2025
starts @ 31m+Q&A
www.c-span.org/program/publ...
Why Fed policy is a risk to working families.
How climate will impact jobs & pocketbooks.
Why not to fight climate-induced price spikes with i-rates.
Why the Fed must lower rates now, w/o compromising its independence
#JacksonHole2025
starts @ 31m+Q&A
www.c-span.org/program/publ...
Many of us rely on BLS data daily. Their frequency and methods are crucial for our work. I'm pleased to welcome ex-BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer (BardCollege alumna '95) to @levyecon.bsky.social for a discussion on why data and measurement matter—for policy, markets, & our own lives. 1/3
August 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Many of us rely on BLS data daily. Their frequency and methods are crucial for our work. I'm pleased to welcome ex-BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer (BardCollege alumna '95) to @levyecon.bsky.social for a discussion on why data and measurement matter—for policy, markets, & our own lives. 1/3
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📍 Session 2: Economic Policy in the Age of Trump
What is economic policy for, and how do deficits fit into the picture for the average American?
Watch here: youtu.be/xjz4iO1ePGA
With @ptcherneva.bsky.social, James K. Galbraith, L. Randall Wray
Moderator: @ryanlcooper.com
What is economic policy for, and how do deficits fit into the picture for the average American?
Watch here: youtu.be/xjz4iO1ePGA
With @ptcherneva.bsky.social, James K. Galbraith, L. Randall Wray
Moderator: @ryanlcooper.com
32nd Annual Levy Institute Conference Session 2 | Economic Policy in the Age of Trump
YouTube video by Levy Economics Institute
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July 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
📍 Session 2: Economic Policy in the Age of Trump
What is economic policy for, and how do deficits fit into the picture for the average American?
Watch here: youtu.be/xjz4iO1ePGA
With @ptcherneva.bsky.social, James K. Galbraith, L. Randall Wray
Moderator: @ryanlcooper.com
What is economic policy for, and how do deficits fit into the picture for the average American?
Watch here: youtu.be/xjz4iO1ePGA
With @ptcherneva.bsky.social, James K. Galbraith, L. Randall Wray
Moderator: @ryanlcooper.com
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All this and more is covered in the various literature and content produced by MMT economists advocating for a federal job guarantee www.jobguarantee.org
In particular check out the work of @ptcherneva.bsky.social search fiscal feminism on YouTube she has an excellent interview
In particular check out the work of @ptcherneva.bsky.social search fiscal feminism on YouTube she has an excellent interview
The Job Guarantee Program
There are never enough jobs at any given time in any corner of the world. We can create them This is the job guarantee.
www.jobguarantee.org
July 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
All this and more is covered in the various literature and content produced by MMT economists advocating for a federal job guarantee www.jobguarantee.org
In particular check out the work of @ptcherneva.bsky.social search fiscal feminism on YouTube she has an excellent interview
In particular check out the work of @ptcherneva.bsky.social search fiscal feminism on YouTube she has an excellent interview
The labor market had been losing steam for a while, but the Friday #JobsReport shows losses that are more widespread. That's just as significant as the downward revisions. Job growth in healthcare can't carry the economy.
A few of my points that didn't make it in the @marketplace.org interview.
A few of my points that didn't make it in the @marketplace.org interview.
Just released, a new Marketplace episode on recent BLS statistics features President Pavlina R. Tcherneva: “It wasn’t terribly surprising.”
Listen now.
www.marketplace.org/story/2025/0...
Listen now.
www.marketplace.org/story/2025/0...
That bombshell jobs report? Some economists saw it coming.
Experts say low job growth is the predictable result of immigration and tariff policies.
www.marketplace.org
August 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The labor market had been losing steam for a while, but the Friday #JobsReport shows losses that are more widespread. That's just as significant as the downward revisions. Job growth in healthcare can't carry the economy.
A few of my points that didn't make it in the @marketplace.org interview.
A few of my points that didn't make it in the @marketplace.org interview.
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"This isn’t efficiency; it’s unilateral disarmament in the face of complex global challenges."
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June 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
"This isn’t efficiency; it’s unilateral disarmament in the face of complex global challenges."
Join the conversation on June 16.
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Join the conversation on June 16.
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My thoughts on the significance of the annual Levy Institute conference at this moment in time.
There is still time to register and join us on Monday, June 16.
Link below.
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There is still time to register and join us on Monday, June 16.
Link below.
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Confronting Financial Fragility, Worker Crisis, and Global Turmoil
On June 16, 2025, I will welcome colleagues and friends to the 32nd Annual Conference of the Levy Economics Institute—our first in-person gathering since the pandemic, convening at a moment of extraor...
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June 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
My thoughts on the significance of the annual Levy Institute conference at this moment in time.
There is still time to register and join us on Monday, June 16.
Link below.
www.levyinstitute.org/blog/confron...
There is still time to register and join us on Monday, June 16.
Link below.
www.levyinstitute.org/blog/confron...