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Laura Veldkamp

@laura-veldkamp.bsky.social

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Columbia Business School Professor. Works on the data economy, macro and finance. Finally moving my comments to somewhere more civilized.

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Laura Veldkamp is an American economist teaching as a professor of finance at Columbia University's Graduate School of Business and also serves as a co-editor of the Journal of Economic Theory. .. more

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · Aug 31

#CollectiveCourage: Hundreds of economists from across the country have signed an open letter calling on Congress to uphold Federal Reserve independence. If you’re an economist, you can still sign on: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oGrUv-_CoeulsLZDt_lyNTPbm9wYCAfiTLm7KMiwgzA/edit?tab=t.0

Open letter

Click here to add your signature. An Open Letter from Economists in Support of Governor Lisa Cook and Federal Reserve Independence To the President, Members of Congress, and the American public: We wr...

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Henry Curr @curr.bsky.social · Aug 28

I reported this week's Money Talks podcast from the mountain, lake and lodge at Jackson Hole. Featuring Kristin Forbes, @jonsteinsson.bsky.social ‬, Barry Eichengreen and - at 10,000ft - @laura-veldkamp.bsky.social

Listen to my Jackson Hole audio diary:

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Gone fishing: our economics editor’s Jackson Hole diary

Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, how Donald Trump’s fight with the Fed escalated in a usually quiet corner of Wyoming

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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · Aug 28

This is a monumental case for American democracy and the health of our country’s economy.

The courts must rule in favor of Federal Reserve independence and against Trump’s authoritarian instincts.
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Fed governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over 'unprecedented and illegal' effort to fire her

Trump has sought to remove her over mortgage fraud allegations that Cook's lawyers call "unsubstantiated."

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · Aug 28

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has sued the Trump administration in an effort to overturn the president’s attempt to fire her, launching an unprecedented legal battle that could significantly reshape the Fed’s longstanding political independence. https://to.pbs.org/4lLn4iL

Fed Gov. Lisa Cook sues Trump administration to block her attempted firing

No president has sought to fire a Fed governor in the institution's 112-year history until Trump posted a letter on his Truth Social media platform late Monday saying that Cook was fired. Trump said t...

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Laura Veldkamp @laura-veldkamp.bsky.social · Aug 27

Teaching grad econ/finance this fall? Looking for rigorous + current material that excites students?
The Data Economy: Inspect copy www.ingramacademic.com/978069125672... or buy now
www.amazon.com/Data-Economy...
Email @isaacbaley.bsky.social (from univ acct + course URL) for slides + answer keys.

The Data Economy: Tools and Applications

The Data Economy: Tools and Applications: 9780691256726: Economics Books @ Amazon.com

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Laura Veldkamp @laura-veldkamp.bsky.social · Aug 23

Straub @JacksonHole2025: Looming debt crisis bc fewer workers, more retirees drive debt to 5xGDP. We can cut retirement, hike taxes. But we can also allow legal, young immigrants. The benefits of immigration are typically overlooked, but are worth years of Americans' income. #econsky

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Laura Veldkamp @laura-veldkamp.bsky.social · Aug 23

Emi Nakamura at Jackson Hole: Analyzing Taylor rule performance, she emphasizes -- Federal reserve reputation has been a powerful too for keeping inflation in check. "Reputation takes a long time to build up and is quick to destroy." An important warning in modern times. #econtwitter #JacksonHole

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Laura Veldkamp @laura-veldkamp.bsky.social · Aug 22

@Jackson Hole, Linda Tesar says: Americans moving from state-to-state is declining. But it's not unwillingness to move. Rather, the mix of jobs across states is becoming more similar. We don't move as much because other places don't have much better or worse labor markets. Homogenization. #Econsky

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Laura Veldkamp @laura-veldkamp.bsky.social · Aug 22

From Jackson Hole, Claudia Goldin says to gov't: If you want more American-born kids, then fund child care, don't deport the nannies and most of all, support gender equality. When men share the burdens, women have more babies. #JacksonHole #EconSky

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Laura Veldkamp @laura-veldkamp.bsky.social · Aug 22

Historic and well-crafted talk at a critical time in monetary policy history. The feeling in the room reflected the weight of the moment.

Federal Reserve @federalreserve.gov · Aug 22

Speech by Chair Powell on the economic outlook and framework review at an economic policy symposium sponsored by @kansascityfed.bsky.social: www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...

Watch live: www.youtube.com/KansasCityFed

Learn more about Chair Powell: www.federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed/...

“Our monetary policy framework is built on the unchanging foundation of our mandate from Congress to foster maximum employment and stable prices for the American people. We remain fully committed to fulfilling our statutory mandate, and the revisions to our framework will support that mission across a broad range of economic conditions.” Chair Jerome H. Powell at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium August 22, 2025

Laura Veldkamp @laura-veldkamp.bsky.social · Aug 22

Chair Powell just signaled a willingness to cut rates. Bond markets responding strongly now. His argument is that tariffs represent only a one-time price increase, not a real threat of ongoing inflation. Time will tell. #JacksonHole #EconSky

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Federal Reserve @federalreserve.gov · Aug 22

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Laura Veldkamp @laura-veldkamp.bsky.social · Aug 22

Sitting in Jackson Hole this morning, curious about what Powell will say. The tension is palpable. #JacksonHole #EconSky

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Journal of Political Economy @jpolecon.bsky.social · Dec 11

The JPE editors are pleased to announce that the Robert E. Lucas Jr. Prize for 2025 has been awarded to Chris Edmond, Virgiliu Midrigan, and Daniel Xu for “How Costly are Markups?”

Read about the prizewinning paper here: www.journals.uchicag.... #EconSky

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Sabrina Wulff Pabilonia @sabrinapabilonia.bsky.social · Jan 4

Maryam Farboodi accepting the Elaine Bennett Research Prize at the CSWEP lunch #ASSA2025

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Joe Jackson @joetheeditor.bsky.social · Jan 16

Important new @princetonupress.bsky.social econ book!

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David Wessel @davidmwessel.bsky.social · Jan 17

On the way out the door, Yellen says Treasury will begin implementing "extraordinary measure" on Jan 21 because of the debt ceiling. home.treasury.gov/system/files...

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Sean Brodrick @seanbrodrick.bsky.social · Mar 16

There is an abrupt drop in people planning vacations #EconSky

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Attorney General Matt Platkin @newjerseyoag.bsky.social · Mar 26

Statement of Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on SCOTUS Victory on Ghost Guns.

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