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Josh Gotbaum retweeted
Powell just confirmed that yes, the staff had forecast a recession, and no, they're not forecasting one any more.
It has taken a year and a half, but finally the inevitable recession is recognized as not so inevitable and not so recessionary.
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COVID-19 has been devastating for older Americans, and not just in terms of health. Join @econ_harris, Richard Frank, Louise Sheiner, & @JoshGotbaum for as discussion on the breadth of the pandemic's impact on seniors and retirees.
->->brookings.edu/events/how-are…
#RetirementSecurity
Josh Gotbaum retweeted
I do not resent the people who got a huge break today. Good for them!
I do resent the lazy policy making that didn’t pair this debt forgiveness with a serious plan to FIX THE SYSTEM going forward…
Josh Gotbaum retweeted
Focus on raising wages not lowering gas prices @JoshGotbaum argues a different path for the Biden Admin in his latest, well worth the read.
thehill.com/opinion/finance/…
Josh Gotbaum retweeted
Whatever people think about mandating automatic 401k enrollment, they should understand that Secure Act 2.0 doesn't mandate very much of it.
How much on #retirementsecurity from #SECURE2.0? "A Stronger Mandate Is Necessary to...Move the Needle" @AronSzapiro @JVanDerhei morningstar.com/articles/108…
Josh Gotbaum retweeted
This morning, I was asked by a young scholar, "How do write for impact?" I shared a process that I've developed over time that is pretty simple, but it's been effective for me. 🧵⬇️⬇️⬇️
Josh Gotbaum retweeted
We need N95 masks.
We need Covid tests.
Both should be free and accessible to all Americans.
Josh Gotbaum retweeted
This year really underscored for me why it’s important for economics to have more women and moms…
When the pandemic started, economists everywhere were like “We need to support businesses!”
And all the mom economists were like “Yes, and also kids and working parents!”….
Josh Gotbaum retweeted
It's consistently shocking how much of what economists are finally learning about labor markets was analyzed by sociologists back in the mid-20th century. This is from Kalleberg, Wallace, and Althauser (1981)! Reads almost exactly like @LarryMishel, @joshbivens_DC, etc. today.
Josh Gotbaum retweeted
Future historians — if there are any future historians, that is, if civilization doesn't collapse — will be astonished that we let the planet burn for the sake of an industry that employs less than 3 percent of workers even in West Virginia
Josh Gotbaum retweeted
The idea that the United States simply isn't rich enough to have a better safety net is absolutely ludicrous. Real GDP today is roughly 20 times what it was when we passed Social Security, its about 5 times what it was when we passed Medicare.
Josh Gotbaum retweeted
When the payfor is the policy, it is a double no-brainer. Can we please look to a carbon tax as part of any new investment/climate initiatives. crfb.org/blogs/maya-macguine…
Josh Gotbaum retweeted
The most meaningful way to honor those we lost is to live with honor.
Choosing compassion over callousness and dignity in the face of disdain.
Upholding your principles when others compromise theirs.
Being grateful for precious time that too many were denied.
#September11
Josh Gotbaum retweeted
Within days of #9/11, staff of @NYCommTrust started first responder health studies w the #September11thFund. We’re still benefiting from their vision. @NYTimes #RememberOurHeroes washingtonpost.com/magazine/…
Josh Gotbaum retweeted
@KKT_Kennedy congratulations to Kathleen Kennedy. Sec. Marty Walsh’s new retirement guru. Couldn’t be in better hands.
Josh Gotbaum retweeted
30 years ago Jimmy Carter had solar panels installed at the WH and he said: "In the year 2000 this solar water heater behind me, which is being dedicated today, will still be here supplying cheap, efficient energy…"
When Reagan became president he had the solar panels removed.
Josh Gotbaum retweeted
Defund the tax police? Republicans better not, says @MichaelRStrain. Read his latest in @bopinion: bloomberg.com/opinion/articl…
Josh Gotbaum retweeted
The unvaccinated will have higher healthcare costs and drive up costs for everyone. Should they pay more for insurance? What about medicare?
Josh Gotbaum retweeted
Compelling arguments by @MaxBoot @postopinions:
"Vaccine mandates will prove controversial, but, like... drunken driving laws..., they will save lives. We should not grant an unreasonable minority the power to endanger public health."
washingtonpost.com/opinions/…