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Congrats to PhD alum Gary Hansen on his election to the NBER Board of Directors!

Gary earned his PhD from UMN in '86 under Edward Prescott, developing his groundbreaking theory of indivisible labor. Now a leading macroeconomist at UCLA, he continues shaping the field.
Gary Hanson smiles sitting down with a wall of books behind him.
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Highlighting outstanding work by UMN Economics professors Ellen McGrattan and Anmol Bhandari! Their analysis challenges common assumptions about entrepreneurial earnings. We are proud to have such impactful researchers in our department.
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Do most entrepreneurs scrape by just to be their own boss? Analysis of tax records by our consultants Ellen McGrattan & Anmol Bhandari of @umn-econ.bsky.social (+ coauthors) reveals avg earnings 60% higher than paid-employed. But that's just part of the story... t.co/64LssYlWAD #econsky
Tax data reveal rewards and risks of self-employment

New research brief
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July inflation hit 2.7%
But UMN economist V.V. Chari says it would take a HUGE jump in August data to change the Fed's mind about cutting rates next week.
"If they saw something like 3.5%, 4% inflation... that might raise alarm bells."
The Fed is keeping a close eye on inflation numbers out later this week
The expectation is that the Fed will cut rates — but what if inflation spiked in August?
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New study compares economic experiences of China and Mexico after they opened to international trade and foreign investment by Xing Xu, PhD student at UMN Econ ‪
@umn-econ.bsky.social‬ and research analyst at Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social and me:
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What do you gain when you travel abroad? University of Minnesota economics students discovered the answer in London. Read how three weeks transformed their understanding of global economics.

#EconSky #economics

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From Brexit to Sustainability: Economics Study Abroad Program Adapts to Global Changes
Economics students discover how three weeks in London transforms their understanding of global markets and shapes international career dreams.
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Did you catch UMN Professor V.V. Chari on @kare11.bsky.social ?
"'Rigged?' This is about the most outrageous accusation that anybody can make about the way the statistics are developed by these professionals. These are not statistics produced by a single person sitting at her desk."
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'This one freaks me out as an economist': Experts alarmed by Trump's firing of BLS leader
Economists say firing a top official for revisions to a jobs report sends a bad message and could destroy trust in data that's central to the economy.
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What do you think? Should taxpayers fund arenas?
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UMN economics professor Art Rolnick spoke to ‪@kstptv.bsky.social‬ on the Target Center funding debate: “I think the only argument that’s going to hold any weight is to threaten to move. Once they say they’re not moving, the game's over.”

#Timberwolves #EconSky
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Wolves, Lynx new owners pledge to stay in the state, arena upgrade
Marc Lore said in a video posted by the team on Wednesday, “We are not moving the team ever." Alex Rodriguez also suggested an arena upgrade is ahead.
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As uncertainty about the U.S.' economic outlook grows, this season's Office Hours podcast explores the impact of the Trump administration's policies. Tune in for insights on some of the most pressing economic issues from leading Minnesota economists.
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Season preview- Trade wars, tradeoffs, and turbulence: Examining economics in the Trump-era
The four-episode series delves into the policy priorities of Trump's second term, from Federal Reserve independence to inflation, foreign trade, and the U.S. relationship with China.
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What sets UMN Economics apart? Our exceptional community and partnerships, including unique collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.

With multiple degree pathways and real-world learning opportunities, we’re preparing the next generation of economics professionals. #EconSky
One of the Best Reasons to be an Econ Major: Inside UMN's Economics Community
Discover how Economics at Minnesota, in partnership with the Federal Reserve, offers students unique opportunities that set them up with real-world experiences.
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Professor VV Chari in the @startribune.com on the legislation that recently passed the U.S. House: “We’re now out of the pandemic. This is a time for us to pursue perhaps a more responsible fiscal policy, but we seem to be going in exactly the wrong direction.”
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The fiscal impact of the bill will be big, but it won’t be beautiful
Trillions estimated to be added to a federal debt that’s already unsustainable.
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The turn away from free trade has been a major shift. In this episode of the Office Hours Podcast, economists Tim Kehoe and Chris Phelan share differing perspectives on how the President’s approach to trade policy is playing out for the United States.
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S3E1: The Economics of Trump Tariffs and U.S. Trade Policy
Heller-Hurwicz Office Hours · Episode
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Registration is still open for the HHEI Spring Roundtable Event on April 22 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Cowles Auditorium!

You can register and read more about the event here: cla.umn.edu/economics/ne...
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​U of M Economics PhD alumna Ina Simonovska is featured in Yahoo Finance, expressing concerns over the White House's use of her research to justify new tariffs. ​ finance.yahoo.com/news/the-whi...
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University of Minnesota Economics Professor Tim Kehoe discusses the impact of new tariffs on consumers and the economy in the Star Tribune. www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa...
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