Ludo Visschers
@lpvisschers.bsky.social
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U Carlos III de Madrid prof, interested in life & work in frictional labor markets. http://ludovisschers.eu; team https://labourflows.co.uk/; Cesifo,IZA,EFI & Stone Centre; RT.ne.endorsed; Ordered my lattes in 🇳🇱 🇪🇺 🇪🇸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇺🇸
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dynarski.bsky.social
Statement from the largest economics association about the BLS firing

As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements

This is a big deal
August 1, 2025
AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION
Committee on Economic Statistics and Committee on Government Relations


Statement from the American Economic Association on the
Dismissal of the BLS Commissioner

Leaders of the American Economic Association express their grave concern over the dismissal of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) earlier today.
The independence of the federal statistical agencies is essential to the proper functioning of a modern economy. Accurate, timely, and impartial statistics are the foundation upon which households, businesses, and policymakers make critical decisions. Undermining the independence or credibility of these agencies threatens the integrity of the information that markets, institutions, and the public rely on every day.
Measuring the vast and dynamic U.S. economy in real time is inherently challenging. It is standard practice for statistical estimates to be revised as more complete and higher-quality data become available. These revisions reflect the commitment of statistical agencies to accuracy, transparency, and methodological rigor-not failure or bias.
The BLS has long had a well-deserved reputation for professional excellence and nonpartisan integrity.
Safeguarding this tradition is vital for the continued health of the U.S. economy and public trust in our institutions.
We call upon elected officials to respect and preserve the independence of the nation's statistical infrastructure.

Lawrence Katz
President, American Economic Association
Katharine Abraham
President-Elect, American Economic Association
Karen Dynan
Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Economic Statistics
Kenneth Troske
Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Government Relations
rekwisieten wel gepast voor een thuis-doos-kantoor bedrijf?
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samandarougheh.bsky.social
If you’re at the world labor congress #sole2025, come to session 70 on Saturday 14:30 on occupations and careers! I’ll preeent work with @lpvisschers.bsky.social and Carlos Carrillo-Tudela on occupations, miscoding, and distances! Miscoding of occupations not only affects…
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drpiss.bsky.social
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Very sad news...the days that Marcus brought German intensity (and commentary) to the foosball table in McNeil seem only yesterday. My thoughts are with his family & friends. Rest in peace, Marcus.
Die goeie ouwe analoge tijd, toen portemonnee>telefoon was voor t dievengilde...
Jaaaaa! Lekker met de trein naar Praag ;-)
ojé Freek, ik zou willen claimen dat ik het idd ben, maar dan moet ik me dat van dat boek heel hard (actief) gaan herinneren...
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catherinedevries.bsky.social
Nederland staat voor uitdagingen van historische proporties

Een klein open handelsland dat deels onder de zeespiegel ligt

Geopolitieke grootmachten maken gehakt van vrijhandel & klimaatpolitiek

In Den Haag lijkt dit besef niet te zijn doorgedrongen of men wil het niet zien

We verdienen beter
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hakhverdian.bsky.social
Bestaat er een partij die in zo korte tijd zo veel kapot heeft gemaakt aan het onderwijs als NSC?
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cgalli6.bsky.social
🚨 Call for Papers 🚨

1st Madrid Mountain Macro Conference

September 18-19 in the Cercedilla Residence of the Bank of Spain, in the Sierra of Madrid

with Poster Session for PhD students

Application deadline: May 30th

Please share and send your papers!
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carlbergstrom.com
1. For the past thirty years I've had the best job in the world.


I've had the opportunity to follow my curiosity; explore the workings of nature and society; mentor students and junior colleagues in the same process; and teach generations of students about it all.
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georgweizsaecker.bsky.social
Stronger together - support for 🇺🇦 from private individuals, coordinated with @oechssler.bsky.social:

200 people gave at least 200€. Combined with extra donations, the total is about 60.000€.

The money is already in Ukraine. Thank you!

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monika-schnitzer.com
After what‘s happened in the White House yesterday, it‘s more urgent than ever for Europe and the incoming German Government to act fast. Please sign and share this open letter to the incoming Chancellor, drafted by Economists for Ukraine.
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econ.uzh.ch
Last week, the @financialtimes.com used data from Timo Boppart's paper in their article "Manufacturing fetishism is destined to fail"!
Another great example of research making its way into public discourse and hopefully sparking important discussions. 👉 tinyurl.com/44r2veax
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lottejensen.bsky.social
Paginagrote advertentie KNAW tegen de bezuinigingen met handtekeningen van 511 leden (KNAW en de Jonge Akademie) www.knaw.nl/nl/themas/st...
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tderyugina.bsky.social
Are you an environmental economist and/or have done work related to valuing environmental damage? Can you spare some time over the next week or so to help shut down Russia's shadow fleet? I'm gathering a team to help a legal expert make it happen.