Gbenga Ajilore
@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social
Professional economist, amateur bassoonist, and 23x half-marathon runner.
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CBPP Chief Economist @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social provides analysis on the September jobs report, and details what's at stake when economic data is delayed.
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The September Jobs Report Is Out. But What Happens When Data Is Delayed?
YouTube video by Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
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November 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
CBPP Chief Economist @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social provides analysis on the September jobs report, and details what's at stake when economic data is delayed.
youtube.com/shorts/XeTRz...
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Bombastic actor won't fight video game character?
Problematic Cage gap
Problematic Cage gap
Your state supreme court can't tackle?
Problematic Alan Page gap
Problematic Alan Page gap
You're a vegan and she's a carnivore?
Problematic phage gap.
Problematic phage gap.
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Bombastic actor won't fight video game character?
Problematic Cage gap
Problematic Cage gap
Today’s #JobsReport reflects the labor market in September and therefore does not reflect the current state of the economy. That said, it provides more robust information on where the economy is headed than what had been available. (1/9)
a woman says i 'll take what i can get while standing in the snow
ALT: a woman says i 'll take what i can get while standing in the snow
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November 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Today’s #JobsReport reflects the labor market in September and therefore does not reflect the current state of the economy. That said, it provides more robust information on where the economy is headed than what had been available. (1/9)
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So great to see BLS back to work measuring and informing us about our large and dynamic economy.
It’s a great institution full of dedicated civil servants deeply committed their mission. They have had a tough year, and everyone is covering for someone who left. I thank them all for their service.
It’s a great institution full of dedicated civil servants deeply committed their mission. They have had a tough year, and everyone is covering for someone who left. I thank them all for their service.
November 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
So great to see BLS back to work measuring and informing us about our large and dynamic economy.
It’s a great institution full of dedicated civil servants deeply committed their mission. They have had a tough year, and everyone is covering for someone who left. I thank them all for their service.
It’s a great institution full of dedicated civil servants deeply committed their mission. They have had a tough year, and everyone is covering for someone who left. I thank them all for their service.
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We finally have jobs numbers out this morning from September and take a look at this: big jump again in Black women's unemployment, now 7.5% from 6.7% in August.
This figure has been ticking up all year. This is now the highest unemployment rate Black women have faced in 4 years, since mid-2021.
This figure has been ticking up all year. This is now the highest unemployment rate Black women have faced in 4 years, since mid-2021.
November 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We finally have jobs numbers out this morning from September and take a look at this: big jump again in Black women's unemployment, now 7.5% from 6.7% in August.
This figure has been ticking up all year. This is now the highest unemployment rate Black women have faced in 4 years, since mid-2021.
This figure has been ticking up all year. This is now the highest unemployment rate Black women have faced in 4 years, since mid-2021.
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Over nearly 4 decades, Bill Spriggs made significant contributions to labor economics, economic policy, & economics profession. At @assameeting.bsky.social, the Institute, LERA, and @neaecon.bsky.social are co-sponsoring sessions to honor and celebrate his many contributions. https://bit.ly/4pkJN7M
November 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Over nearly 4 decades, Bill Spriggs made significant contributions to labor economics, economic policy, & economics profession. At @assameeting.bsky.social, the Institute, LERA, and @neaecon.bsky.social are co-sponsoring sessions to honor and celebrate his many contributions. https://bit.ly/4pkJN7M
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Both of my parents (who exclusively attended segregated schools) are only a few years older than Ruby Bridges. Economists could do much better work on segregation if they took the time to understand what it was and what it did to people who are still here.
TIL Ruby Bridges is only 71 years old. man alive Jim Crow was just yesterday
November 19, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Both of my parents (who exclusively attended segregated schools) are only a few years older than Ruby Bridges. Economists could do much better work on segregation if they took the time to understand what it was and what it did to people who are still here.
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The federal statistical agencies (FSAs) that produce the gold standard economic data employers/investors/job seekers/workers/policymakers rely on to assess the health of the U.S. economy face unprecedented threats.
We've pulled next-best data from non-FSA sources to help keep an eye on things. 1/
We've pulled next-best data from non-FSA sources to help keep an eye on things. 1/
Data accountability dashboard
Federal statistical agencies (FSAs) produce the gold standard economic data that employers, investors, job seekers, workers, and policymakers rely on to assess the health of the U.S. economy. Today, F...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The federal statistical agencies (FSAs) that produce the gold standard economic data employers/investors/job seekers/workers/policymakers rely on to assess the health of the U.S. economy face unprecedented threats.
We've pulled next-best data from non-FSA sources to help keep an eye on things. 1/
We've pulled next-best data from non-FSA sources to help keep an eye on things. 1/
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Can we please agree that “famous powerful man is so irreplaceable that any conduct can be excused in service of expedience” is the whole problem here
It kind of depends what classes he's teaching. If it's an intro class absolutely easy enough to sub someone in. If it's something more idiosyncratic, maybe less so.
November 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Can we please agree that “famous powerful man is so irreplaceable that any conduct can be excused in service of expedience” is the whole problem here
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The NBER Race and Stratification Working Group will have its sixth annual meeting on Friday, March 27, 2026. Francisca Antman, Bocar Ba, Robynn Cox and I are organizing the program. Submit your paper by the December 11, 2025 deadline! @nber.org #EconSky
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Economics of Race and Stratification, Spring 2026
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November 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The NBER Race and Stratification Working Group will have its sixth annual meeting on Friday, March 27, 2026. Francisca Antman, Bocar Ba, Robynn Cox and I are organizing the program. Submit your paper by the December 11, 2025 deadline! @nber.org #EconSky
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THIS is the way to welcome federal workers back after a shutdown — with appreciation, clarity, and respect for the essential work they do.
Read the full message from the Friends of BLS to BLS staff here:
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
Read the full message from the Friends of BLS to BLS staff here:
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
To the BLS Staff from the Leadership of the Friends of BLS — The Friends of the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Welcome back. On behalf of the Friends of BLS, we extend our deepest appreciation to each of you for your work this year. As you return from the recent government shutdown, we want to express this gra...
www.friendsofbls.org
November 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
THIS is the way to welcome federal workers back after a shutdown — with appreciation, clarity, and respect for the essential work they do.
Read the full message from the Friends of BLS to BLS staff here:
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
Read the full message from the Friends of BLS to BLS staff here:
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
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The annoying thing about Larry Summers is that he will not get anywhere near the heat and scrutiny for this as anyone else would for something like listing their pronouns in a syllabus.
November 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The annoying thing about Larry Summers is that he will not get anywhere near the heat and scrutiny for this as anyone else would for something like listing their pronouns in a syllabus.
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I'm not trying to be mean, but racists who believe Trump betrayed them by being a child molester are not going to embrace the Democratic Party without forcing that party to embrace racism. And the people gained would in no way make up for those lost.
November 16, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I'm not trying to be mean, but racists who believe Trump betrayed them by being a child molester are not going to embrace the Democratic Party without forcing that party to embrace racism. And the people gained would in no way make up for those lost.
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It only took 7 months, but my “why tariff banana?” crusade has FINALLY been vindicated: the White House has exempted bananas (and a bunch of other tropical fruits) from the tariffs today
Now if they could just realize this whole trade war is stupid and counterproductive…
Now if they could just realize this whole trade war is stupid and counterproductive…
November 14, 2025 at 11:16 PM
It only took 7 months, but my “why tariff banana?” crusade has FINALLY been vindicated: the White House has exempted bananas (and a bunch of other tropical fruits) from the tariffs today
Now if they could just realize this whole trade war is stupid and counterproductive…
Now if they could just realize this whole trade war is stupid and counterproductive…
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3/ ⏰ 1:45pm-3:45pm
"Rise of populism & future of economic policy" explores factors contributing to support for populism, as well as solutions stemming from those factors.
Ft @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social @povertyscholar.bsky.social @jleibenluft.bsky.social
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"Rise of populism & future of economic policy" explores factors contributing to support for populism, as well as solutions stemming from those factors.
Ft @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social @povertyscholar.bsky.social @jleibenluft.bsky.social
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APPAM Fall Research Conference 2025
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November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
3/ ⏰ 1:45pm-3:45pm
"Rise of populism & future of economic policy" explores factors contributing to support for populism, as well as solutions stemming from those factors.
Ft @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social @povertyscholar.bsky.social @jleibenluft.bsky.social
convention2.allacademic.com/one/appam/ap...
"Rise of populism & future of economic policy" explores factors contributing to support for populism, as well as solutions stemming from those factors.
Ft @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social @povertyscholar.bsky.social @jleibenluft.bsky.social
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Hi everyone, I wrote a short recap of what will happen with government labor market data after the shutdown. Hope this is useful!
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November 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Hi everyone, I wrote a short recap of what will happen with government labor market data after the shutdown. Hope this is useful!
macromostly.substack.com/p/when-the-b...
macromostly.substack.com/p/when-the-b...
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My latest on the lessons from the Administration's horrific freeze of SNAP food assistance.
Balkinization: What the Administration’s SNAP Freeze Teaches Us share.google/PSeuJtcugMGO...
Balkinization: What the Administration’s SNAP Freeze Teaches Us share.google/PSeuJtcugMGO...
What the Administration’s SNAP Freeze Teaches Us
For more than a decade, Congress has provided a contingency reserve to fund the Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP) during g...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
My latest on the lessons from the Administration's horrific freeze of SNAP food assistance.
Balkinization: What the Administration’s SNAP Freeze Teaches Us share.google/PSeuJtcugMGO...
Balkinization: What the Administration’s SNAP Freeze Teaches Us share.google/PSeuJtcugMGO...
They had me at Shea Whigham (who plays Roscoe Conklin).
It’s soooooo good!!! (And I’m quite glad I was able to write in depth about it) decider.com/2025/11/06/n...
Netflix's 'Death By Lightning' is a timely look back at a largely forgotten moment of radical political violence
“It felt so immediate to this current era in which we live,” showrunner Mike Makowsky said. “Not just Garfield as an individual, but also his political moment.”
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November 12, 2025 at 3:32 AM
They had me at Shea Whigham (who plays Roscoe Conklin).
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instead of saying this was good strategy, maybe senate dems should say: "the republicans were going to kill people by starving them to death, and because we aren't monsters, we decided to let this fight go. We'll keep fighting. Stop electing monsters."
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
instead of saying this was good strategy, maybe senate dems should say: "the republicans were going to kill people by starving them to death, and because we aren't monsters, we decided to let this fight go. We'll keep fighting. Stop electing monsters."
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Ok but GUYS MY BOOK IS ACTUALLY OUT TODAY
YOU CAN GO AND GET A COPY AND READ IT AND EVERYTHING
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/vanes...
YOU CAN GO AND GET A COPY AND READ IT AND EVERYTHING
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/vanes...
November 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Ok but GUYS MY BOOK IS ACTUALLY OUT TODAY
YOU CAN GO AND GET A COPY AND READ IT AND EVERYTHING
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/vanes...
YOU CAN GO AND GET A COPY AND READ IT AND EVERYTHING
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/vanes...
Entrepreneurs you say?
November 11, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Entrepreneurs you say?
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When people can’t afford preventative health care, they delay treatment until it’s more expensive.
@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social says soaring premiums will hit rural communities hardest, where many hospitals have already reduced services or closed, worsening the affordability crisis. @wamu.org
@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social says soaring premiums will hit rural communities hardest, where many hospitals have already reduced services or closed, worsening the affordability crisis. @wamu.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
When people can’t afford preventative health care, they delay treatment until it’s more expensive.
@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social says soaring premiums will hit rural communities hardest, where many hospitals have already reduced services or closed, worsening the affordability crisis. @wamu.org
@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social says soaring premiums will hit rural communities hardest, where many hospitals have already reduced services or closed, worsening the affordability crisis. @wamu.org
The Republicans' health care alternative to the ACA.
a group of men are standing under a tent on a golf course . one of the men is holding a golf club .
ALT: a group of men are standing under a tent on a golf course . one of the men is holding a golf club .
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November 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The Republicans' health care alternative to the ACA.
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every generation loves Rumours. it’s fucking Rumours
November 9, 2025 at 2:55 AM
every generation loves Rumours. it’s fucking Rumours