Many state governments and private employers have expanded paid or unpaid parental leave benefits. But how much leave do U.S. parents actually take? Not a whole lot, @rebecca-jack.bsky.social, @btimpe.bsky.social, and @dtannenbaum.bsky.social show in a new paper. https://bit.ly/4aR9gS6

As part of the Nebraska Labor Summit, we are hosting a new 1-day undergraduate workshop on March 12, 2026, a research + mentoring event for undergrads/recent grads interested in pursuing a PhD in economics. Travel and lodging will be covered. More information: drive.google.com/file/d/11kIk...

Hello #econsky, the Nebraska Labor Summit will be held Friday, March 13, 2026. It's a really fun, junior-centric, research conference in labor and related applied micro fields. Martha Bailey and Alex Mas will give the keynotes. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 1! forms.gle/JC5tN5cT1R2i4ZUJA