Tim Bartik
@timbartik.bsky.social
Senior Economist at Upjohn Institute, fan of "place-based policies" (or at least some of them!). https://www.upjohn.org/about/upjohn-team/staff/timothy-j-bartik
I have a new essay on place-based economic development policies as "broadly-shared abundance policy" at Site Selection magazine: siteselection.com/incentives-s... Key pt: econ dev policies can boost abundance IF targeted at distressed areas/non-employed, & if local housing policies accommodate.
INCENTIVES: SMART LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY Can Gain Support from The Abundance Movement – Site Selection Magazine
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November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I have a new essay on place-based economic development policies as "broadly-shared abundance policy" at Site Selection magazine: siteselection.com/incentives-s... Key pt: econ dev policies can boost abundance IF targeted at distressed areas/non-employed, & if local housing policies accommodate.
So, what does our study find? The RxKids program is a program that started in Flint, which provides universal benefits during pregnancy & the first year of a child's life. We find that the "demand-side" effects of the program are sufficient to provide sizable spillover benefits.
A new analysis by the Upjohn Institute finds that the Rx Kids program delivers measurable economic benefits to families and the broader local economy in Flint, Michigan. Read the full report
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October 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
So, what does our study find? The RxKids program is a program that started in Flint, which provides universal benefits during pregnancy & the first year of a child's life. We find that the "demand-side" effects of the program are sufficient to provide sizable spillover benefits.
Useful article by @patricktuohey.bsky.social at @thehill.com regarding Tulsa Remote, in part drawing on my research on Tulsa Remote. thehill.com/opinion/fina.... As article says, part of reason why Tulsa Remote can have success is that it is cheaper per job induced than typical business incentives.
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September 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Useful article by @patricktuohey.bsky.social at @thehill.com regarding Tulsa Remote, in part drawing on my research on Tulsa Remote. thehill.com/opinion/fina.... As article says, part of reason why Tulsa Remote can have success is that it is cheaper per job induced than typical business incentives.
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Today, @equitablegrowth.bsky.social released their second series of papers on the rise of right-wing populism.
My contribution is a policy piece that provides an affirmative vision for investment in rural America. (1/9) equitablegrowth.org/a-place-base...
My contribution is a policy piece that provides an affirmative vision for investment in rural America. (1/9) equitablegrowth.org/a-place-base...
A place-based economic development strategy to foster rural U.S. prosperity
How a three-pronged, place-based strategy to spur economic growth in rural communities across the country boasts proven success.
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September 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Today, @equitablegrowth.bsky.social released their second series of papers on the rise of right-wing populism.
My contribution is a policy piece that provides an affirmative vision for investment in rural America. (1/9) equitablegrowth.org/a-place-base...
My contribution is a policy piece that provides an affirmative vision for investment in rural America. (1/9) equitablegrowth.org/a-place-base...
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There's lots to be said for the "abundance" movement but it says too little about distressed places.
Interesting take from @timbartik.bsky.social
@dkthomp.bsky.social @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social @yappelbaum.bsky.social @andreperryedu.bsky.social @brookings.edu @upjohninstitute.bsky.social
Interesting take from @timbartik.bsky.social
@dkthomp.bsky.social @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social @yappelbaum.bsky.social @andreperryedu.bsky.social @brookings.edu @upjohninstitute.bsky.social
The link to the Brookings Metro piece is here: www.brookings.edu/articles/the...
The ‘abundance movement’ needs to help distressed places, not just booming ones | Brookings
A new, energetic push to tackle big problems is taking shape in progressive policy circles: the “abundance movement.”
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September 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
There's lots to be said for the "abundance" movement but it says too little about distressed places.
Interesting take from @timbartik.bsky.social
@dkthomp.bsky.social @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social @yappelbaum.bsky.social @andreperryedu.bsky.social @brookings.edu @upjohninstitute.bsky.social
Interesting take from @timbartik.bsky.social
@dkthomp.bsky.social @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social @yappelbaum.bsky.social @andreperryedu.bsky.social @brookings.edu @upjohninstitute.bsky.social
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I haven't read Tim's work yet, but I can guarantee they will be excellent
My papers arguing that the "Abundance Movement" needs broadening to include place-based jobs policies for distressed places are being released today, with a long paper at the Upjohn Institute & a shorter summary at Brookings Metro.
September 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I haven't read Tim's work yet, but I can guarantee they will be excellent
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Important paper on the need to include place-based strategies in "Abundance" Follow the thread by @timbartik.bsky.social
My papers arguing that the "Abundance Movement" needs broadening to include place-based jobs policies for distressed places are being released today, with a long paper at the Upjohn Institute & a shorter summary at Brookings Metro.
September 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Important paper on the need to include place-based strategies in "Abundance" Follow the thread by @timbartik.bsky.social
My papers arguing that the "Abundance Movement" needs broadening to include place-based jobs policies for distressed places are being released today, with a long paper at the Upjohn Institute & a shorter summary at Brookings Metro.
September 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
My papers arguing that the "Abundance Movement" needs broadening to include place-based jobs policies for distressed places are being released today, with a long paper at the Upjohn Institute & a shorter summary at Brookings Metro.
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Trump perceives basically all independent institutions as a threat to himself, including economic institutions like the BLS and the Fed, he won't stop trying to wreck them until he's out of office, and it's everyday Americans who are going to feel the consequences
Trump posts a letter stating that he is removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook
August 26, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Trump perceives basically all independent institutions as a threat to himself, including economic institutions like the BLS and the Fed, he won't stop trying to wreck them until he's out of office, and it's everyday Americans who are going to feel the consequences
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Yes, the stakes here are large. Very large.
August 26, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Yes, the stakes here are large. Very large.
My op-ed at @bridgemi.com on Michigan economic development strategies following the cancellation of a large semiconductor plant near Flint. Overall point: there are strategies that have higher bang for the buck.
In an era of fiscal stringency, economic development must focus on projects with the highest bang for the buck, our @timbartik.bsky.social writes for Bridge Michigan. To do so, the state should target distressed places and emphasize economic development services.
August 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
My op-ed at @bridgemi.com on Michigan economic development strategies following the cancellation of a large semiconductor plant near Flint. Overall point: there are strategies that have higher bang for the buck.
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Report suggests FDA may not reauthorize Pfizer COVID vaccine for young kids www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/rep...
Report suggests FDA may not reauthorize Pfizer COVID vaccine for young kids
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August 14, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Report suggests FDA may not reauthorize Pfizer COVID vaccine for young kids www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/rep...
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Am Econ Assn speaks out about firing the #BLS Commish.
"It is standard practice for statistical estimates to be revised as [better] data become available. These revisions reflect the commitment of statistical agencies to accuracy, transparency, and methodological rigor--not failure or bias."
"It is standard practice for statistical estimates to be revised as [better] data become available. These revisions reflect the commitment of statistical agencies to accuracy, transparency, and methodological rigor--not failure or bias."
August 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Am Econ Assn speaks out about firing the #BLS Commish.
"It is standard practice for statistical estimates to be revised as [better] data become available. These revisions reflect the commitment of statistical agencies to accuracy, transparency, and methodological rigor--not failure or bias."
"It is standard practice for statistical estimates to be revised as [better] data become available. These revisions reflect the commitment of statistical agencies to accuracy, transparency, and methodological rigor--not failure or bias."
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Statement from the largest economics association about the BLS firing
As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements
This is a big deal
As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements
This is a big deal
August 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Statement from the largest economics association about the BLS firing
As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements
This is a big deal
As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements
This is a big deal
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The Friends of #BLS protest the firing of BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer.
The rationale for firing her is without merit and undermines the credibility of federal economic statistics that are a cornerstone of intelligent economic decision-making by businesses, families, and policymakers.
The rationale for firing her is without merit and undermines the credibility of federal economic statistics that are a cornerstone of intelligent economic decision-making by businesses, families, and policymakers.
August 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The Friends of #BLS protest the firing of BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer.
The rationale for firing her is without merit and undermines the credibility of federal economic statistics that are a cornerstone of intelligent economic decision-making by businesses, families, and policymakers.
The rationale for firing her is without merit and undermines the credibility of federal economic statistics that are a cornerstone of intelligent economic decision-making by businesses, families, and policymakers.
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What to make of POTUS's attempt to fire the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)?
Let's run down what knowledgable people are saying...
Let's run down what knowledgable people are saying...
August 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM
What to make of POTUS's attempt to fire the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)?
Let's run down what knowledgable people are saying...
Let's run down what knowledgable people are saying...
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I was a colleague of Erika's at CEA and can't think of a smarter, more honest person to run BLS. Which is why the president fired her.
Fed govt data is going to be a lot harder to trust going forward.
Fed govt data is going to be a lot harder to trust going forward.
Dr. Erika McEntarfer has devoted her career to public service. She has conducted herself as BLS Commissioner with great integrity. There is no evidence whatsoever that BLS data are politically biased.
#econsky
#econsky
August 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I was a colleague of Erika's at CEA and can't think of a smarter, more honest person to run BLS. Which is why the president fired her.
Fed govt data is going to be a lot harder to trust going forward.
Fed govt data is going to be a lot harder to trust going forward.
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“The National Association for Business Economics (NABE) strongly condemns the removal of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Erika McEntarfer and the unfounded accusations leveled against the work of the agency…
A totally apolitical group.
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A totally apolitical group.
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August 1, 2025 at 10:54 PM
“The National Association for Business Economics (NABE) strongly condemns the removal of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Erika McEntarfer and the unfounded accusations leveled against the work of the agency…
A totally apolitical group.
files.constantcontact.com/668faa28001/...
A totally apolitical group.
files.constantcontact.com/668faa28001/...
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This is an attack on democracy itself.
No Democratic or Republican politician can be allowed to suppress the most basic facts that the reveal real-world effects of policy.
Facts are the only basis for accountability, and thus a firebreak against dictatorship.
No Democratic or Republican politician can be allowed to suppress the most basic facts that the reveal real-world effects of policy.
Facts are the only basis for accountability, and thus a firebreak against dictatorship.
Unquestionably the most dangerous and corrupt attack on the independence of US economic data in American history. Trump is firing the head of the BLS, a longtime civil servant confirmed 86-8 by the Senate, simply because the job numbers came in below his expectations today
August 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
This is an attack on democracy itself.
No Democratic or Republican politician can be allowed to suppress the most basic facts that the reveal real-world effects of policy.
Facts are the only basis for accountability, and thus a firebreak against dictatorship.
No Democratic or Republican politician can be allowed to suppress the most basic facts that the reveal real-world effects of policy.
Facts are the only basis for accountability, and thus a firebreak against dictatorship.
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Unquestionably the most dangerous and corrupt attack on the independence of US economic data in American history. Trump is firing the head of the BLS, a longtime civil servant confirmed 86-8 by the Senate, simply because the job numbers came in below his expectations today
August 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Unquestionably the most dangerous and corrupt attack on the independence of US economic data in American history. Trump is firing the head of the BLS, a longtime civil servant confirmed 86-8 by the Senate, simply because the job numbers came in below his expectations today
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Dr. Erika McEntarfer has devoted her career to public service. She has conducted herself as BLS Commissioner with great integrity. There is no evidence whatsoever that BLS data are politically biased.
#econsky
#econsky
August 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Dr. Erika McEntarfer has devoted her career to public service. She has conducted herself as BLS Commissioner with great integrity. There is no evidence whatsoever that BLS data are politically biased.
#econsky
#econsky
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For six months, I've said that threats to economic data have been more collateral damage than intentional harm.
No longer.
Firing the head of the BLS is five-alarm intentional harm to the integrity of US economic data and the entire statistical system.
No longer.
Firing the head of the BLS is five-alarm intentional harm to the integrity of US economic data and the entire statistical system.
August 1, 2025 at 6:51 PM
For six months, I've said that threats to economic data have been more collateral damage than intentional harm.
No longer.
Firing the head of the BLS is five-alarm intentional harm to the integrity of US economic data and the entire statistical system.
No longer.
Firing the head of the BLS is five-alarm intentional harm to the integrity of US economic data and the entire statistical system.
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🚨 New NBER working paper: "The Impact of Unconditional Cash Transfers on Parenting and Children"
This paper estimates the effects of receiving a $1,000/month guaranteed income for 3 years, compared to a control group receiving $50/month, on children and parents in the US. 1/
This paper estimates the effects of receiving a $1,000/month guaranteed income for 3 years, compared to a control group receiving $50/month, on children and parents in the US. 1/
July 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
🚨 New NBER working paper: "The Impact of Unconditional Cash Transfers on Parenting and Children"
This paper estimates the effects of receiving a $1,000/month guaranteed income for 3 years, compared to a control group receiving $50/month, on children and parents in the US. 1/
This paper estimates the effects of receiving a $1,000/month guaranteed income for 3 years, compared to a control group receiving $50/month, on children and parents in the US. 1/
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1000 low income adults were randomly selected to receive $1000/month for 3 years, with a control group receiving $50/month over that same period. Many of them had children in the household. How did it affect how they parented and their kids’ outcomes? www.nber.org/papers/w34040
July 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM
1000 low income adults were randomly selected to receive $1000/month for 3 years, with a control group receiving $50/month over that same period. Many of them had children in the household. How did it affect how they parented and their kids’ outcomes? www.nber.org/papers/w34040