With ND daily COVID-19 positivity rates fluctuating so much I created a 14-day centered moving average and overlaid it on the daily values to look at trends and smooth out the volatility.
ND COVID-19 Moving Averages
Sector Share of County Claims in ND – Accommodation & Food Service
We need to start thinking about the path forward based on economic sector rather than the state as a whole. I start this discussion with the Accommodation & Food Service sector.
Unemployment Benefits and ND
With policy discussions breaking down I thought it made sense to look at the benefits payouts in North Dakota as part of an ongoing look at labor markets here.
Why fear a cashless future when we had a cashless past?
Last week a caller asked me an odd question about government policy forcing us into a cashless economy. Here are my thoughts, without the conspiracy angle.
Labor Markets in ND
How has employment changed over the last 18 months in North Dakota and certain counties? The answer shows the possibility of nascent recovery, but it is fragile.