z.umn.edu/axui What's driving Minnesota's projected $3B budget shortfall? @minnpost.bsky.social asked economists including Prof. VV Chari and Econ alum Mario Solis-Garcia (Macalester) to weigh in on spending pressures, revenue uncertainty, and federal policy risks.

Prof. Kjetil Storesletten breaks down why headline unemployment numbers don’t tell the full story. "Aggregates hide pain. When you look inside, the bottom half of workers see a much less rosy labor market than the unemployment rate suggests." Read the full article from Minnpost.

How does IMF intervention after sovereign default help debtor country? UMN @umn-econ.bsky.social JMC Teresa Balestrini evaluates differences post default for countries that restructure within IMF program versus those that directly negotiate with creditors 1990–2014. www.teresabalestrini.com

A mother's time and household income both shape children's skill outcomes. To evaluate cash assistance programs, then, we need to account for the children's future outcomes. This is @jmullins.bsky.social @umn-econ.bsky.social project in a new Institute Working Paper https://bit.ly/3WJHGhC

cla.umn.edu/economics/ne... Is central bank independence under threat? 🏦 Former Minneapolis Fed President Gary Stern & Research Director Art Rolnick join Hoover's John Cochrane to debate what's at stake as governments push for more control over monetary policy. #econsky #monetarypolicy

Undergraduate level is where economics loses talent. Fed-Minnesota partnership's BEE program proves engagement and mentorship can transform the pipeline. cla.umn.edu/economics/ne...

www.kare11.com/article/news... Prof. @tkehoe.bsky.social on @kare11.bsky.social analyzing the Fed's latest Beige Book: "Rough times are ahead." Kehoe warns about tariff uncertainty: "When we have no idea what tariffs will look like in six months, we can't make plans."

www.marketplace.org/story/2025/1... V.V. Chari on @marketplace.org explaining a major labor market shift: "Break-even employment" dropped from 250K jobs/month in 2023 to just 30K today. The reason? Changing migration patterns have reshaped the balance between job seekers and available jobs.

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.

A chance encounter with policy research sparked a journey across continents. Meet our newest Associate Professor Anran Li and her quest to fix healthcare markets. cla.umn.edu/economics/ne...

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.

www.marketplace.org/story/2025/0... 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."

www.bloomberg.com/news/article... UMN Prof. Hannes Malmberg co-authored research presented at the Fed's Jackson Hole conference showing US debt could reach 250% of GDP without raising interest rates—but only with major fiscal adjustments. #EconSky #FiscalPolicy

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: www.minneapolisfed.org/research/sta...

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 cla.umn.edu/economics/ne...

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." z.umn.edu/alqx

New research from UMN professor Kyle Herkenhoff challenges common narratives about private equity’s impact on workers. Tracking 2.5M workers at 3,600 PE-backed firms, they find wages fall 18% after 3 years but only for workers who leave the firm. #EconSky #LaborEconomics cepr.org/voxeu/column...

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 kstp.com/kstp-news/to...

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. #Economics #EconSky #EconPolicy

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

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.” www.startribune.com/the-fiscal-i...

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. open.spotify.com/episode/6eBS...

Catch highlights from Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler’s 2025 Heller-Hurwicz Roundtable address in this recent Star Tribune feature: strib.gift/6hMmAFp

Read more about Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler's address at the 2025 Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute Roundtable event with this latest piece from Bloomberg. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler addressed UMN's Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute at its annual roundtable event, discussing the transmission of monetary policy and the economic outlook. Learn about her viewpoints with this piece from Reuters: www.reuters.com/business/fed...

Prof. Hannes Malmberg of UMN Economics is featured in Inside Story, discussing his research on the economic outcomes of trade wars. insidestory.org.au/donald-trump...

We are sad to announce that former faculty member and Minnesota Econ Ph.D. alum Patrick Bajari passed away on Monday. cla.umn.edu/economics/ne...

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...

​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...

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...

​University of Minnesota Economics Professor V.V. Chari provides insights in Marketplace on why the job market remains strong despite rising interest rates. www.marketplace.org/2025/04/03/w...

​University of Minnesota's Professor V.V. Chari provides insights on the Fed's inflation challenges amid new tariffs in the Star Tribune. www.startribune.com/federal-rese...

Mark your calendar 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...

Our undergrads had a "once in a lifetime experience" on the department's inaugural NYC Career Exploration Trip, visiting top firms and the NYSE. Read more about their journey in our latest article! cla.umn.edu/economics/ne...

Register today for the 2025 Jon Goldstein Memorial Lecture on Economics & Environmental Policy, Feb. 20th at 5:00pm, featuring Bård Harstad (Stanford) on "The Economics of Conservation." cla.umn.edu/economics/ne...

Join us Feb. 20th at 5:00pm for the 2025 Jon Goldstein Memorial Lecture on Economics & Environmental Policy, featuring Bård Harstad (Stanford) on "The Economics of Conservation." Register today! cla.umn.edu/economics/ne...

UMN Economics congratulates Minnesota PhD Kim Ruhl, now at UW-Madison, on his appointment to the President's Council of Economic Advisers. Congratulations, Kim! news.wisc.edu/uw-madison-e...

Minnesota Economics alum Paul Anton shares his insights on inflation in the @startribune.com www.startribune.com/trump-has-no...

UMN Econ's Tim Kehoe shares insights with KSTP on how Gov. Walz's tax cuts could impact tariff-related costs. Read more: kstp.com/kstp-news/to... #UMNEcon @tkehoe.bsky.social

Congratulations to our own Manuel Amador, Jan Werner, Cristina Arellano, Marco Bassetto, as well as Minnesota PhD alum Dirk Krueger on being elected Economic Theory Fellows by the Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory! #UMNEcon #SAET saet.uiowa.edu

Check out the recording from last night's event: Taxes, Tariffs, and Trade: Economic Policy in the Once and Future Administration youtu.be/ENKW-1G6eRk

Read how President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs could affect Minnesota's economy and your finances, according to professor @tkehoe.bsky.social www.mprnews.org/episode/2024...

How will climate impact poor households in developing countries? UMN Econ JMC Maurico Barbosa-Alves @mbarbosaalves.bsky.social constructs a model of Brazil in which high temps lower crop yields and agricultural incomes but poor road networks also increase food prices. mbarbosaalves.github.io

@umn-econ.bsky.social JMC Maurico Barbosa-Alves @mbarbosaalves.bsky.social unpacks a critical challenge: how climate change will reshape food prices and impact different income groups. Very interesting paper on climate change. Check it out.

What will happen to the global economic system under the new Trump administration? The truth is that no one knows for sure, but we can have an informed discussion. Join us Tue, Dec 3, 5-6pm at the Cowles Auditorium, Humphrey School, UMN.

Economic Policy was a hot topic in the recent presidential campaign. Please join us for an impromptu and informal discussion on the possible economic policies of the incoming administration, focusing on tariffs, taxes, and trade. cla.umn.edu/economics/ne... #EconSky

UMN Economics and the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank partnered to create an exciting new undergraduate course for Spring Semester entitled, "Economics at Work: The Wealth of African Nations" #EconSky cla.umn.edu/economics/ne...