I will be on the Jarrod Thomas Show (1310 AM Grand Forks ND) Thursday from 9:00am to 10:00am central time. Topics likely include economic policy around unemployment claims, the debt ceiling, and who knows what else. They have an app if you want to listen!
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Reducing Benefits did not put people back to work
The continuing claims data for ND make it clear that enhanced unemployment benefits were not keeping people from working in ND.
Sales Tax Collections in Fargo and Grand Forks
There are some interesting aspects to the sales tax collections between Fargo and Grand Forks. Not many answers in this post, but some observations and questions.
Is the minimum wage relevant right now?
I saw an interesting sign at a fast food restaurant about the wages they were paying and it fits with something I’ve been saying.
Public and Policy Concerns Around Inflation
The listening audience tomorrow wants to talk inflation, so here is some data and a few of my thoughts on the issue. The highlight: not a big deal at this time.