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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · 17h

AI and the Future of Work (10/7/25). It's a wrap!

Thanks to our expert panelists: @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, @pkrugman.bsky.social, Danielle Li, @zey.bsky.social & @sgreenhouse.bsky.social.

#AI. Who will win and who will lose? How worried should we be? Stay tuned for the video, coming soon.

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · 17h

Video is up! “Contemporary #China: Demystifying Economic & Social Changes” - live event, 9/17/25 at the CUNY Graduate Center. Thanks to our expert panelists Yong Cai, Qin Gao, Rongbin Han & Branko Milanovic and moderator John Torpey.
@stone-lis.bsky.social @brankomilan.bsky.social
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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 2d

ICYMI, watch “Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic & Social Changes” feat. Yong Cai of UNC, Qin Gao of Columbia, Rongbin Han of U of Georgia, @brankomilan.bsky.social of @stone-lis.bsky.social, moderated by John Torpey of Bunche Inst. Video is up! youtu.be/XwYAE7Sk0fc

Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes

YouTube video by CUNY Graduate Center

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · 1d

This evening. Live stream starts at 6:30pm. @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social @stone-lis.bsky.social

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 7d

Join us online Tues, 10/7, 6:30pm (in-person RSVPS are full) – AI and the Future of Work – feat. @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, @pkrugman.bsky.social, Danielle Li, @zey.bsky.social & @sgreenhouse.bsky.social – reserve now: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/ai-an... @stone-lis.bsky.social @cuny.edu #AI #jobs

AI and the Future of Work

In-person reservations for this event are currently full, but please join the livestream.Proshansky Auditorium

www.gc.cuny.edu

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · 7d

Here, the GC CUNY Stone Center's new postdoc - Marai Hayes - discusses her timely research.

"I think my work could shed some light on the potential long-term economic effects of any increases in morbidity and mortality that are associated with the new policy landscape, especially among children."

Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · 7d

Childhood health can have far-reaching impacts on an individual's earnings and employment. Health economist Marai Hayes, one of our new postdoctoral scholars, discusses her research and how she became interested in this area of inequality.
stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu/the-economic...

The Economic Impacts of Childhood Health: Postdoc Marai Hayes on Her Research - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

Marai Hayes, one of the Stone Center's new postdoctoral scholars, discusses her research projects, how she became interested in the connections between health and inequality, and the likely impacts of...

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · 7d

"AI and the Future of Work": With Paul Krugman, Daron Acemoglu, Zeynep Tufekci, and Danielle Li; moderated by Steven Greenhouse. Our Stone Center looks forward to cohosting what will surely be a lively discussion. In-person is sold out, but please join livestream. #inequality
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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 7d

Join us online Tues, 10/7, 6:30pm (in-person RSVPS are full) – AI and the Future of Work – feat. @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, @pkrugman.bsky.social, Danielle Li, @zey.bsky.social & @sgreenhouse.bsky.social – reserve now: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/ai-an... @stone-lis.bsky.social @cuny.edu #AI #jobs

AI and the Future of Work

In-person reservations for this event are currently full, but please join the livestream.Proshansky Auditorium

www.gc.cuny.edu

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · 9d

New book alert! #Inequality scholars:, don't miss Chuck Collins' new book: Burned by Billionaires. It's both breezy and fact-filled. "An economy that funnels wealth to billionaires ... fuels division and civil discord."
@inequality.org
@thenewpress.bsky.social

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Burned by Billionaires - The New Press

An exposé of the hidden impact of America’s überwealthy on the country’s economy, environmental health, housing market, and political system Even if you don’t begrudge the ultrarich their multiple va...

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · 9d

What % of the 119th Congress is made up of mothers with children below age 18? Just 7.2%! The chronic under-representation of mothers helps to explain why US policies that support working parents are both crazy meager and at odds with public opinion.

www.votemamafoundation.org/reports/popr...

Report | Politics of Parenthood: Representation in the 119th Congress

Vote Mama Foundation is the only organization tracking the number of mothers with minor children serving in state legislatures across the country and has produced the largest publicly available datase...

www.votemamafoundation.org

Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · 13d

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Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · 14d

"Just as inconsistent state laws have forced women to cross state lines for abortion care, immigrant families could soon be forced to relocate for basic services like education or health care": @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social student and 2024 Stone Center Junior Scholar Juan Diaz

bit.ly/4pIZ2IE

I was undocumented. My sister is a birthright citizen. Trump's order is about fear. | Opinion

What happens to local communities when immigrant families fear going to work or sending kids to school? All Americans should be alarmed.

www.usatoday.com

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · 20d

"Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes" - wrapped. Thanks to our expert panelists, and to the audience for sharp questions. The program will be shown on CUNY TV and posted online; stay tuned.
@stone-lis.bsky.social
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Aleksandr V. Gevorkyan @avgevork.bsky.social · 21d

The big conversation - taking place now at the @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social - discussing demographics, development, inequality, perceptions in / of #China with @brankomilan.bsky.social @janetgornick.bsky.social & others on the panel.

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · 29d

Are you a new or soon-to-be PhD? Do you work on socio-economic inequality, poverty, and/or mobility? Do you study income, wealth, or earnings? Are you passionate about research as well as policy analyses? If so, we may be the perfect home for you, starting in fall 2026? Take a look! 🍎 #postdoc 👇👇👇

Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · 29d

Applications are open for our postdoctoral scholars program! These 2-year positions start in Aug. 2026 and are based at the GC CUNY Stone Center. One is focused on #mobility and #poverty, the other on #wealth and/or wealth inequality. Apply by Nov. 3!
#EconSky #Sociology #PoliSciSky
bit.ly/40TZR6J

Applications Are Open for Two Postdoctoral Positions at the GC CUNY Stone Center - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

The Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality is seeking applicants for an eighth cohort of postdoctoral scholars. These full-time, two-year positions will begin in August 2026.

stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · Sep 7

Don't miss a three-part blog post by Branko Milanovic on multiple facets of the "New Capitalism in America". 👇👇👇
@brankomilan.bsky.social
@stone-lis.bsky.social
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link here:
stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu/category/new...

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · Sep 7

This promises to be a fascinating evening! Panelists will discuss China’s remarkable strides toward eradicating poverty; the rise of economic inequality; the decline in the birthrate despite the end of the One Child Policy; and trends in access to information and technology. @stone-lis.bsky.social 👇

CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Sep 4

Coming Wed, 9/17 at 6:30p - Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes, feat. Yong Cai of UNC, Qin Gao of Columbia, Rongbin Han of U of Georgia, @brankomilan.bsky.social of @stone-lis.bsky.social, moderated by John Torpey of Bunche Inst. Reserve now: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/conte...

Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes

Elebash Recital Hall

www.gc.cuny.edu

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · Aug 20

Last but not least! Installment #7 in Paul Krugman's recent series on #inequality.
@pkrugman.bsky.social
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Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · Aug 18

Crypto: a perfect merger of predation and corruption. In this final installment of his Understanding Inequality series, @pkrugman.bsky.social discusses the rise of the crypto industry, an of-the-moment case study of hyper-powered predatory finance and influence-buying.
bit.ly/4lE76Hj

Crypto. Paul Krugman, Understanding Inequality: Part VII - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

Part VII of Stone Center Senior Scholar Paul Krugman’s series “Understanding Inequality,” which originally appeared on his Substack newsletter.

stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · Aug 12

Part VI. One more in the pipeline. 👇👇👇

Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · Aug 11

Why isn’t American democracy more democratic? In Part VI of his Understanding Inequality series, @pkrugman.bsky.social explains the mechanisms that give the 1 percent and the 0.01 percent so much political power in the U.S., especially compared with other countries.
bit.ly/3Ht6tCf

Wealth and Power. Paul Krugman, Understanding Inequality: Part VI - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

Part VI of Stone Center Senior Scholar Paul Krugman’s series “Understanding Inequality,” which originally appeared on his Substack newsletter.

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · Aug 7

The GC-CUNY Stone Center invites applications for two postdocs, to join us in NYC Aug 2026-Aug 2028. One focused on wealth, one on intergenerational mobility/poverty. Deadline Nov 3!
@stone-lis.bsky.social @lisdata.bsky.social @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social

stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu/applications...

Applications Are Open for Two Postdoctoral Positions at the GC CUNY Stone Center - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

The Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality is seeking applicants for an eighth cohort of postdoctoral scholars. These full-time, two-year positions will begin in August 2026.

stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · Aug 4

Part V! Two more installments to come.
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Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · Aug 4

How has Wall Street increased income and wealth disparities? @pkrugman.bsky.social explains why the financialization of the U.S. economy has been a major driver of inequality.
stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu/predatory-fi...

Predatory Financialization. Paul Krugman, Understanding Inequality: Part V - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

Part V of Stone Center Senior Scholar Paul Krugman’s series “Understanding Inequality,” which originally appeared on his Substack newsletter.

stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · Jul 28

‪Part IV of Paul Krugman's series on #inequality. Stay tuned for three more installments, coming soon on our Stone Center website. @pkrugman.bsky.social @stone-lis.bsky.social
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Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · Jul 28

How did we get to an era in which there are men rich enough to own the U.S. government? @pkrugman.bsky.social tracks how modern U.S. oligarchs got so wealthy in Part IV of "Understanding Inequality."
stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu/oligarchs-an...

Oligarchs and the Rise of Mega-Fortunes. Paul Krugman, Understanding Inequality: Part IV - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

Part IV of Stone Center Senior Scholar Paul Krugman’s series “Understanding Inequality,” which originally appeared on his Substack newsletter.

stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · Jul 21

Part III of @pkrugman.bsky.social series on #inequality. The @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social @stone-lis.bsky.social is gratified to help share this series with all who wish to read it. Stay tuned for four more installments to be posted on our Stone Center website. 👇👇👇

Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · Jul 21

How might recent tariff changes affect inequality? @pkrugman.bsky.social addresses the topical issue of what economic models say about tariffs and how they function as a regressive tax policy in Part III of his series "Understanding Inequality."
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A Trumpian Diversion. Paul Krugman, Understanding Inequality: Part III - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

Part III of Stone Center Senior Scholar Paul Krugman’s series “Understanding Inequality,” which originally appeared on his Substack newsletter.

stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · Jul 21

Summer in the city.

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · Jul 15

Check out this film which opens at the IFC Center in NYC this Thursday! Commentators in the documentary include @stone-lis.bsky.social Senior Scholar @pkrugman.bsky.social, @stone-lis.bsky.social Affiliated Scholar @darrickhamilton.bsky.social, and many more. 👇👇👇

Justin Schein @deathandtaxesfilm.bsky.social · Jul 13

A documentary about wealth & inequality, viewed through the lens of the estate tax and the story of a father and son at odds over what kind of inheritance we want to leave our kids and our country. OPENS IN NYC July 17 for a week. @fairshareamerica.bsky.social www.ifccenter.com/films/death-...

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · Jul 15

Part II of @pkrugman.bsky.social series on #inequality. Stayed tuned. Much more to come. 👇👇👇

Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · Jul 14

What were the main drivers of inequality in the U.S. between 1980 and 2000? @pkrugman.bsky.social discusses power, unions, and the rise of imperial CEOs in Part II of his series "Understanding Inequality."
stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu/the-importan...

The Importance of Worker Power. Paul Krugman, Understanding Inequality: Part II - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

Part II of Stone Center Senior Scholar Paul Krugman’s series “Understanding Inequality,” which originally appeared on his Substack newsletter.

stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · Jul 12

This was only the second time that the ECINEQ conference took place in the United States. Our Stone Center had the honor of hosting the first-ever one in the US. That was at the CUNY Graduate Center, in New York City, July 17-19, 2017. @stone-lis.bsky.social @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social @cuny.edu

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · Jul 12

Last but never least, Stone Center Affiliated Scholars Stephen Jenkins and Chico Ferreira contributed research as well as their tremendous leadership. They are past and future ECINEQ Presidents, respectively. Kudos to LSE! @stephenpjenkin1.bsky.social @lseinequalities.bsky.social

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · Jul 12

Stone Center Affiliated Scholar Nora Lustig introduced plenary by MIT Stone Center Director Daron Acemoglu, “Can Technological Progress Build Shared Prosperity?”, and presented her own, “Including the Rich in Income Inequality Measures.” @dacemoglumit.bsky.social @mitshapingwork.bsky.social

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · Jul 12

Several GC CUNY PhD graduates were in the house! I caught up with 3 from GC Econ - Ercio Muñoz, Luis Monroy-Gómez-Franco, & Nishant Yonzan. Also Dirk Witteveen from GC Soc. @ercio.bsky.social
@mgf91.bsky.social @dirkwitteveen.bsky.social @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social
@cunygcsociology.bsky.social

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