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.
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.
Estimating Oil Industry Revenue
I develop a rough estimate for oil industry revenue in North Dakota to show both the volatility, the progress, and the setbacks.