Demographic Analytics in North Dakota
I will be attending the Second State Demographics Conference in Bismarck on Monday the 27th. Okay, that is not quite accurate. I am giving a keynote address as well as running a breakout session. The...
View ArticleRisks in Revenue Forecasting
I think it hardly needs mentioning again, but I guess I will: the legislative process in North Dakota probably makes it even more important that we have some confidence in our revenue forecasts. Our...
View ArticleComments about local sales tax
Last week on the Jarrod Thomas Show there was a caller suggesting some inconsistency between the data on Grand Forks sales tax and local economic events. I do not think this was an allegation of...
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Unemployment and the Grand Forks Flood
JT and I are devoting a portion of my weekly appearance to the Grand Forks Flood of 1997, and the business and economic consequences of the event. The consequences of some events are best understood...
View ArticleNewsflash:Economic Policy is Hard
I am paraphrasing our President in the title obviously. At the point of making too much of a political observation, the President’s comments about insurance could be expanded into many other areas so I...
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Employment in Williston, ND
My posting has been light, well nonexistent, as I am switching to a different web host. That should be finished soon and posting will continue. However, I looked at some labor market data for North...
View ArticleWeb host switched!
The web host switch is done now and I should be back to posting on a more regular basis. Topics to be addressed will include revenue forecasts, population projections and outlook, and a host of other...
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Baseball Game 2017
Taking time on a trip to enjoy the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field.
View ArticlePensions & Mortality
Americans Are Dying Younger, Saving Corporations Billions – Bloomberg This is a really important article for businesses, but especially those in North Dakota. With a long reputation of "greying faster...
View ArticleBack to Blogging
Travel the last few weeks left me with little time for blogging unfortunately. I presented a paper at the Western Economic Association meetings in Vancouver and then there was some travel in the...
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