I take a look at the employment numbers in North Dakota over the course of President Trump’s time in office.
The Employment Situation During the Trump Years
Let’s take a quick look at the US employment data over President Trump’s time in office.
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.
North Dakota Labor Update
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.
Initial Unemployment Claims in ND
In numerous media interviews this last week there were questions about the impacts of disease and oil prices on the state economy. Here is a first look at a scaling of the initial claims data to make clear the size of the problem by county.