The Job Numbers Will Probably Get Revised—That’s Not A Scandal | The Professor Is In
Justin Wolfers breaks down the biggest myths surrounding the monthly jobs report, starting with why strong hiring doesn't always move the unemployment rate. He also addresses the recurring claim that ...
15 Kesä 17min
Inflation Is Up—Temporary Bedfellow or Long-term Partner? | Off the Clock
The work week may be over, but the economy really never takes time off. In this week’s episode of Off the Clock, Justin Wolfers and Stacey Vanek Smith help you cut through the noise and figure out wha...
15 Kesä 51min
Trump Tried to Mess With the Jobs Report. It Didn't Work. | Diving In
When the latest jobs report showed strong numbers, the internet exploded with accusations of fraud and government manipulation. And given everything the Trump administration has done—firing the head o...
10 Kesä 19min
The Future of Work Is Care—Can Men Adapt? | The Professor Is In
America keeps talking about manufacturing — but the labor market is growing elsewhere. In this Q&A, Justin Wolfers answers audience questions and responds to subscriber comments from his recent episod...
8 Kesä 24min
Why The Stock Market Hated May’s Strong Jobs Report | Off the Clock
In this episode of Off the Clock, Justin unwinds the week’s economic news with his friend, Stacey Vanek Smith—senior writer for Bloomberg Businessweek and cohost of the Everybody’s Business podcast. T...
6 Kesä 51min
The Pink-Collar Economy Is Here | Diving In
Since the start of President Trump’s second term, women have received 86% of net new payroll jobs and now hold slightly more non-farm payroll jobs than men. In this episode, Justin Wolfers explains wh...
3 Kesä 13min
A Gas Tax Holiday Is Performative Nonsense | The Professor Is In
What happens when politicians try to look like they’re fixing high gas prices without actually fixing them? Justin Wolfers explains why a federal gas tax holiday is bad economics, good theater, and a ...
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