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.
Unemployment Benefits and ND
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.
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.
Different Looks at Initial Claims in ND
I offer up some other ways to look at the scale of the problem of unemployment claims in North Dakota in the hopes of helping policy discussions.
Whatever is reported for ND unemployment rate, the real number is worse.
Economic statistics are unable to keep up with the pace of change right now, so I tried to come up with a more accurate picture of the unemployment situation in North Dakota.