The Midwest in general remains the great value - not just housing but schools & amenities especially family oriented amenities. Folks are starting to catch on ...

Professional news: I’m joining Bloomberg in a few weeks to cover the Federal Reserve and U.S. economy. I’m grateful to get back to reporting at this important time for the economy, and in a newsroom that’s already made me valued and welcome. 🧵

In just five years, Jamaica reduced its debt-to-GDP ratio by 40 percentage points. Barry Eichengreen & Peter Henry discuss how it happened on the new #BPEA podcast
brookings.edu/articles/how-d…

#FedFAQ : Do you have damaged or mutilated currency?

Consumers should not send any currency directly to the Federal Reserve.

Learn more: federalreserve.gov/faqs/what-shou…

PhD defence ✅

Huge thanks to my amazing committee @chicagobooth Matt Notowidigdo Neale Mahoney Constantine and Scott for their exceptional guidance! 🙏

Next step, publishing my dissertation chapters 😅

I am happy to announce that the 2024 Simon Rottenberg Award is awarded to Colin Camerer from Caltech.
His insights into human behavior using sports and games has had far-reaching implications and a huge impact in economics research.
Colin Camerer Caltech
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What is the outlook for the global economy & U.S. economy, the international monetary system & what lies ahead for Chinese fiscal policy?

Don't miss Peterson Institute's #GEPSpring2024 featuring #MRCBG 's Karen Dynan, Tianlei Huang, & Maurice Obstfeld W/ Adam Posen

piie.com/events/2024/gl…

We are excited to announce that Kerwin Charles has been reappointed for a second term as dean of the Yale SOM!

Since 2019, his leadership has truly reinvigorated SOM's mission of educating leaders for business & society.

Read the full announcement: yalesom.io/3U3FnoN

I just spent the last 2 days with cadets from the Army, Navy, and Air Force academies.

I’ve got great news for you all: These men and women have the courage, character, and commitment we need to lead us in these difficult times.

As Roger Daltrey sang: “The kids are alright.”

I've given up on using job growth to assess anything regarding inflation or overheating.

The issue is we don't know what steady-state job growth is. We can only infer it from the unemployment rate. But then can just use the unemployment rate to assess inflation/oveheating.

Great choice by Stanford.

It was great to be in Dupage County today. Thanks to the 20 chambers who participated in today's luncheon. chicagofed.org/publications/s…

Boom!

Jonathan is a wonderful person and will be a great leader

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It's nice to have my work recognized alongside so many giants in the field for the TIME 'Charter 30 list of thinkers, leaders, and innovators who are shaping the future of work'

time.com/charter/695967…

Join us today at 12et/11ct online at the ChicagoFed as we bring together experts to think through ways to fight elderly financial abuse.

bit.ly/43w9WGM

Interested in a career in #economics ? Join Federal Reserve staff on May 8, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. ET to discuss their experiences at the Board and the career paths and opportunities available.

Learn more: federalreserve.gov/conferences/ex… #FedEconJobs #EconTwitter

Some personal news. I am sad to leave a team and mission that I love, but it's time for a new challenge and more balance. I will always be grateful to Secretary Pete and the entire DOT team for their incredible, unsung work to rebuild the country.

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In honor of MLB Opening Day, here is the best sports drone video you’ll ever see.

Wrigley Field is something special.

All told the US gov spent $2.5bn to develop COVID vaccines.
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
Must be amongst the best billions ever spent.
Chartbook 272 makes case for big global vaccine push. Check it out and sign up here:
adamtooze.substack.com/p/chartbook-27…