North Dakota labor markets are going to be a key to deciding the future course of the economy in the state. I discuss the big picture for just a few measures and it is not great news.
North Dakota Labor Update
“The Letter of the Day” – US Economic Forecast Edition
Somebody asked me a question about one of my least favorite economic bloviators so I came up with a satirical look at the US outlook. All credit goes to Sesame Street.
Grand Forks Sales Tax and COVID-19
The data are not really in yet but there are going to be ongoing issues in the retail sector for Grand Forks, and North Dakota
Legislative Acts v. Executive Orders
I am working on a project and the issue of regulation came up. I piped up about executive order v. legislative acts. I got told to go find data and I did.
ND Wages and Unemployment Benefits
I take a look at the local data and the issue of the level of benefits compared to local wages.