In a bit of a longer post I bring a bit more data to the discussion in terms of wages in Grand Forks compared to the other ND MSAs. It is a mixed bag but the data would not dispel the “notion” of Grand Forks as a low wage economy.
I discuss the difference of views from the radio crowd about two largely equivalent situations.
The radio audience (and others) seem to be worried about inflation. Let’s consider where we are at right now.
Will removing extra federal unemployment benefits impact ND labor markets? I am skeptical and here is why.
What is Grand Forks? I asked this question many times on the radio with Jarrod Thomas, and it seems it is time to ask it again.