Most Recent Additions Upjohn Research*
The Long-Run Impacts of Public Industrial Investment on Local Development and Economic Mobility: Evidence from World War II
Andrew Garin and Jonathan Rothbaum
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Employer Market Power in Silicon Valley
Matthew Gibson
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Work Organization and High-Paying Jobs
Dylan Nelson, Nathan Wilmers, and Letian Zhang
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Long-Run Effects on County Employment Rates of Demand Shocks to County and Commuting Zone Employment
Timothy J. Bartik
Publication: Journal Articles
Is the Economic News Becoming More Negative, and Does it Matter for Consumers?
Benjamin H. Harris and Aaron Sojourner
Publication: Periodical Articles
Policies for Place: How to Make Sustainable Investments in Communities
Kathleen Bolter, Timothy J. Bartik, Brad J. Hershbein, Michelle Miller-Adams, Lee Adams, Brian J. Asquith, Alfonso Hernandez, Kyle Huisman, Iryna V. Lendel, Gabrielle Pepin, Bridget F. Timmeney, Beth C. Truesdale, and Yulya Truskinovsky
Publication: Reports
The Independent Contractor Workforce: New Evidence on Its Size and Composition and Ways to Improve Its Measurement in Household Surveys
Katharine G. Abraham, Brad J. Hershbein, Susan N. Houseman, and Beth C. Truesdale
Publication: Journal Articles
Employment Research, Vol. 31, No. 1, January 2024
Publication: Employment Research Newsletter
Minimum Wage Increases Reduce Racial Disparities during Hiring
Alec Brandon, Justin E. Holz, Andrew Simon, and Haruka Uchida
Publication: Employment Research Newsletter
New Data Show How Far Graduates Move from Their College, and Why It Matters
Johnathan G. Conzelmann, Steven W. Hemelt, Brad J. Hershbein, Shawn M. Martin, Andrew Simon, and Kevin Stange
Publication: Employment Research Newsletter
Labor Market Effects of Paid Sick Leave: The Case of Seattle
Hilary Wething and Meredith Slopen
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Seattle’s Paid Sick Leave Law Increased Work Hours without Affecting Job Attachment
Hilary Wething and Meredith Slopen
Publication: Upjohn Institute Policy and Research Briefs
The Recompete Pilot Program Can Help Rebuild Distressed Places—If Policymakers Properly Fund It
Timothy J. Bartik and Mark Muro
Publication: Periodical Articles
The CHIPS and Science Act is a Chance for Businesses and Local Leaders to Collaborate on a Stronger Child Care System
Timothy J. Bartik, Aaron Sojourner, and Kathleen Bolter
Publication: Periodical Articles
Who’s Missing from the Post-Pandemic Labor Force?
Lauren Bauer, Wendy Edelberg, Sara Estep, and Brad J. Hershbein
Publication: Periodical Articles
With Federal Child Care Legislation Abandoned, It’s Up to States to Help Working Families
Gabrielle Pepin and John C. Austin
Publication: Periodical Articles
Are Retirement Planning Tools Substitutes or Complements to Financial Capability?
Gopi Shah Goda, Matthew R. Levy, Colleen Flaherty Manchester, Aaron Sojourner, Joshua Tasoff, and Jiusi Xiao
Publication: Journal Articles
Poor Performance as a Predictable Outcome: Financing the Administration of Unemployment Insurance
Marta Lachowska, Alexandre Mas, and Stephen A. Woodbury
Publication: Journal Articles
How Reliable Are Administrative Reports of Paid Work Hours?
Marta Lachowska, Alexandre Mas, and Stephen A. Woodbury
Publication: Journal Articles
Wage Posting or Wage Bargaining? A Test Using Dual Jobholders
Marta Lachowska, Alexandre Mas, Raffaele Saggio, and Stephen A. Woodbury
Publication: Journal Articles
Effects of Job Referrals on Labor Market Outcomes in Brazil
Christopher J. O'Leary, Túlio Cravo, Ana Cristina Sierra, and Leandro Justino Veloso
Publication: Journal Articles
Why Are Americans so Displeased with the Economy?: Measuring Whether Economic News Has Become More Negative
Benjamin H. Harris and Aaron Sojourner
Publication: Periodical Articles
How Can We Strengthen the Direct Care Workforce?
Gopi Shah Goda and Aaron Sojourner
Publication: Periodical Articles
Is Black Employment Catching Up with White Employment?
Valerie Wilson and Aaron Sojourner
Publication: Periodical Articles
Young Children, Families, and Our Economy Gain When We Invest in Early Childhood
Aaron Sojourner
Publication: Periodical Articles
Job Characteristics and Early Experiences at Work Subpanels
Aaron Sojourner, Susan N. Houseman, Chandra Muller, Lindsey Cameron, Michael J. Handel, Erin Kelly, Jennifer Kemp, Karen Kosanovich, Daniel Kreisman, Alexandre Mas, Andreas I. Mueller, David Pedulla, Cassandra Robertson, William Rodgers, Daniel Schneider, and Jeffrey Smith
Publication: External Papers and Reports
Franchise Owners Are Colluding to Suppress Minnesota Workers’ Wages: The Legislature Can Put a Stop to It
Aaron Sojourner and Evan Starr
Publication: Periodical Articles
Protecting High-Risk Individuals Means Considering the Economic Cost of COVID-19
Julia Raifman and Aaron Sojourner
Publication: Periodical Articles
Fixing Child Care: What Expanded Public Subsidies Could Mean for Children, Families, and Teachers
Jonathan Borowsky, Jessica H. Brown, Elizabeth E. Davis, Chloe Gibbs, Chris M. Herbst, Aaron Sojourner, Erdal Tekin, and Matthew J. Wiswall
Publication: Periodical Articles
An Equilibrium Model of the Impact of Increased Public Investment in Early Childhood Education
Jonathan Borowsky, Jessica H. Brown, Elizabeth E. Davis, Chloe Gibbs, Chris M. Herbst, Aaron Sojourner, Erdal Tekin, and Matthew J. Wiswall
Publication: External Papers and Reports
DACA, Mobility Investments, and Economic Outcomes of Immigrants and Natives
Jimena Villanueva Kiser and Riley Wilson
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Effects of Child Care Vouchers on Price, Quantity, and Provider Turnover in Private Care Markets
Won Fy Lee, Aaron Sojourner, Elizabeth E. Davis, and Jonathan Borowsky
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
DACA, Mobility Investments, and Economic Outcomes of Immigrants and Natives
Jimena Villanueva Kiser and Riley Wilson
Publication: Upjohn Institute Policy and Research Briefs
Effects of Subsidies on the Child Care Market: Large Increases in Capacity, Small Increases in Price
Won Fy Lee, Aaron Sojourner, Elizabeth E. Davis, and Jonathan Borowsky
Publication: Upjohn Institute Policy and Research Briefs
Grads on the Go: Measuring College-Specific Labor Markets for Graduates
Johnathan G. Conzelmann, Steven W. Hemelt, Brad J. Hershbein, Shawn M. Martin, Andrew Simon, and Kevin M. Stange
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
New Data Show How Far Graduates Move from Their College, and Why It Matters
Johnathan G. Conzelmann, Steven W. Hemelt, Brad J. Hershbein, Shawn M. Martin, Andrew Simon, and Kevin M. Stange
Publication: Upjohn Institute Policy and Research Briefs
Employment, Income, and Poverty in Kalamazoo City Core Neighborhoods
Val Klomparens
Publication: Reports
Gains from Reassignment: Evidence from A Two-Sided Teacher Market
Mariana Laverde, Elton Mykerezi, Aaron Sojourner, and Aradhya Sood
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Predictive Analytics Supporting Labor Market Success: A Career Explorer for Job Seekers and Workforce Professionals in Michigan
Christopher J. O'Leary, Salomon Orellana, Kevin Doyle, Randall W. Eberts, Ben Damerow, Amy Meyers, Kenneth J. Kline, Anna Wilcoxson, Beth C. Truesdale, and Scott Powell
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Scoring SOAR
Timothy J. Bartik
Publication: Upjohn Institute Policy Papers
*Updated as of 03/18/24.