Labor

• Labor economy at greater risk in Texas than U.S. during COVID-19 crisis

  The coronavirus crisis could more adversely affect the Texas economy than the U.S. economy due to the state’s relatively large share of at-risk jobs, a review of data suggests.

  May 12, 2020

• Without immigration, U.S. economy will struggle to grow

  Slowing labor force growth is the product of a number of factors—the aging of the U.S. population, retiring baby boomers and declining birth rates. But another element is immigration.

  April 09, 2020

• Working from home during a pandemic: It’s not for everyone

  In the second week of March, the already fragile global oil market was rocked by Saudi Arabia’s announcement that it would expand oil production to unprecedented levels, signaling an end to its price cooperation with Russia.

  April 07, 2020

• Policy changes could boost women’s participation in U.S. workforce

  Fang Yang, an associate professor of economics at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, discusses the labor market impacts of tax policy, an evolving U.S. workforce, the effects of gender and an aging population.

  April 06, 2020

• Working Paper

  How Does Immigration Fit into the Future of the U.S. Labor Market?

  U.S. GDP growth is anticipated to remain sluggish over the next decade, and slow labor force growth is a key underlying reason. Admitting more immigrants is one way U.S. policymakers can bolster growth in the workforce and the economy.

  March 05, 2020

• Working Paper

  The Effect of Immigration on Business Dynamics and Employment

  This paper indicates that immigration increases the business growth rate by boosting business survival and raises employment by reducing job destruction.

  February 28, 2020

• Working Paper

  Who Signs up for E-Verify? Insights from DHS Enrollment Records

  This article uses confidential data from the Department of Homeland Security to examine patterns of employer enrollment in E-Verify.

  January 15, 2020

• Large, dominant firms depress local wages; housing costs help offset lower pay

  Concern has increased about the ability of very large firms to exert market power and hold down wages in localities where they dominate.

  January 07, 2020

• Texas Sees Job, Output Gains from 2018 U.S. Tax Cut

  The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 likely played an important role in Texas’ stronger subsequent job growth relative to the nation.

  December 30, 2019

• Moderate wage growth spurs search for ‘hidden slack’ in labor market

  In recent years, much has been made about the idea of hidden slack—unused labor capacity not captured by the unemployment rate.

  December 17, 2019