Mark Regets
@markregets.bsky.social
Economist who writes on immigration, education, and labor markets. Senior Fellow at National Foundation for American Policy, IZA, GLO. Formerly NSF's National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics.
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On the new "Animal Farm":
If it is NOT about how authoritarian murderers can use egalitarianism to justify their crimes, then it is as divorced from the original as that Winnie The Pooh slasher film.
If it is NOT about how authoritarian murderers can use egalitarianism to justify their crimes, then it is as divorced from the original as that Winnie The Pooh slasher film.
December 15, 2025 at 1:23 AM
On the new "Animal Farm":
If it is NOT about how authoritarian murderers can use egalitarianism to justify their crimes, then it is as divorced from the original as that Winnie The Pooh slasher film.
If it is NOT about how authoritarian murderers can use egalitarianism to justify their crimes, then it is as divorced from the original as that Winnie The Pooh slasher film.
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A note on Somali welfare use:
After 10 years in the United States, their receipt of public assistance income DROPPED by 73% (from 15% to 4%).
Refugees from Somalia indeed come to America with even less than most other refugees.
BUT THEY SUCCEED HERE.
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After 10 years in the United States, their receipt of public assistance income DROPPED by 73% (from 15% to 4%).
Refugees from Somalia indeed come to America with even less than most other refugees.
BUT THEY SUCCEED HERE.
nfap.com/wp-content/u...
nfap.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
A note on Somali welfare use:
After 10 years in the United States, their receipt of public assistance income DROPPED by 73% (from 15% to 4%).
Refugees from Somalia indeed come to America with even less than most other refugees.
BUT THEY SUCCEED HERE.
nfap.com/wp-content/u...
After 10 years in the United States, their receipt of public assistance income DROPPED by 73% (from 15% to 4%).
Refugees from Somalia indeed come to America with even less than most other refugees.
BUT THEY SUCCEED HERE.
nfap.com/wp-content/u...
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The Senate vote came after the state House’s approval of the bill and an emotional debate in which some Indiana Republicans opposed to the president’s plan detailed violent threats they’d received from his supporters.” www.commondreams.org/news/trump-l...
Trump's Indiana Redistricting Scheme Crashes and Burns in Overwhelming Defeat | Common Dreams
Indiana Republicans reject Trump's mid-decade redistricting plan amid threats. Stand Up America calls it a victory for democracy.
www.commondreams.org
December 12, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The Senate vote came after the state House’s approval of the bill and an emotional debate in which some Indiana Republicans opposed to the president’s plan detailed violent threats they’d received from his supporters.” www.commondreams.org/news/trump-l...
A note on Somali welfare use:
After 10 years in the United States, their receipt of public assistance income DROPPED by 73% (from 15% to 4%).
Refugees from Somalia indeed come to America with even less than most other refugees.
BUT THEY SUCCEED HERE.
nfap.com/wp-content/u...
After 10 years in the United States, their receipt of public assistance income DROPPED by 73% (from 15% to 4%).
Refugees from Somalia indeed come to America with even less than most other refugees.
BUT THEY SUCCEED HERE.
nfap.com/wp-content/u...
nfap.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
A note on Somali welfare use:
After 10 years in the United States, their receipt of public assistance income DROPPED by 73% (from 15% to 4%).
Refugees from Somalia indeed come to America with even less than most other refugees.
BUT THEY SUCCEED HERE.
nfap.com/wp-content/u...
After 10 years in the United States, their receipt of public assistance income DROPPED by 73% (from 15% to 4%).
Refugees from Somalia indeed come to America with even less than most other refugees.
BUT THEY SUCCEED HERE.
nfap.com/wp-content/u...
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International trade and mass retailing make it easier for families without much money to put toys under the Christmas tree for the kids. That's not something to apologize for. It helps makes America a better place to live. [Gary Winslett]
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Tariff
What Toys Tell Us About Affordability Politics
www.therebuild.pub
December 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
International trade and mass retailing make it easier for families without much money to put toys under the Christmas tree for the kids. That's not something to apologize for. It helps makes America a better place to live. [Gary Winslett]
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Dr Furman,
You may remember that some of us thought you would be a good candidate for President (albeit with the caveat that "the Democrats could do worse").
You may be please to learn that we are now nominating you for the NFL Prize in Economics.
Dr Furman,
You may remember that some of us thought you would be a good candidate for President (albeit with the caveat that "the Democrats could do worse").
You may be please to learn that we are now nominating you for the NFL Prize in Economics.
December 5, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Dr Furman,
You may remember that some of us thought you would be a good candidate for President (albeit with the caveat that "the Democrats could do worse").
You may be please to learn that we are now nominating you for the NFL Prize in Economics.
Dr Furman,
You may remember that some of us thought you would be a good candidate for President (albeit with the caveat that "the Democrats could do worse").
You may be please to learn that we are now nominating you for the NFL Prize in Economics.
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I agree with most of the points made here, but disagree with the conclusion. "Strong floors, no ceiling" SHOULD be at least one message right now.
Much of America reject Dems in part because it seems like they are FAR more concerned with keeping anyone from getting ahead than actually helping.
Much of America reject Dems in part because it seems like they are FAR more concerned with keeping anyone from getting ahead than actually helping.
This will probably get me yelled at, because I can see the consensus forming here that "strong floors, no ceiling" is the dumbest of all possible slogans. I would argue that it's actually not that bad, but that it's wrong for this moment (please read 🧵before yelling at me)...
December 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I agree with most of the points made here, but disagree with the conclusion. "Strong floors, no ceiling" SHOULD be at least one message right now.
Much of America reject Dems in part because it seems like they are FAR more concerned with keeping anyone from getting ahead than actually helping.
Much of America reject Dems in part because it seems like they are FAR more concerned with keeping anyone from getting ahead than actually helping.
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This is a lie. Immigrants from different cultures have strengthened America, have *become* America.
But the lowest and most extremist Americans once made *identical*, hateful claims about Miller’s Jewish refugee ancestors, about Asian Americans, about Irish Catholic Americans, and countless others.
But the lowest and most extremist Americans once made *identical*, hateful claims about Miller’s Jewish refugee ancestors, about Asian Americans, about Irish Catholic Americans, and countless others.
November 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This is a lie. Immigrants from different cultures have strengthened America, have *become* America.
But the lowest and most extremist Americans once made *identical*, hateful claims about Miller’s Jewish refugee ancestors, about Asian Americans, about Irish Catholic Americans, and countless others.
But the lowest and most extremist Americans once made *identical*, hateful claims about Miller’s Jewish refugee ancestors, about Asian Americans, about Irish Catholic Americans, and countless others.
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In a new post, Donald Trump hinted he might stop nearly all legal immigration to the U.S. The details indicate Stephen Miller may have drafted the post to carry out a “permanent pause” on immigration. The personal and economic impacts would be significant. @mclem.org
www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...
www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...
Trump Post Hints At Stopping Legal Immigration To The United States
In a new social media post, Donald Trump hinted that he might enact policies to stop nearly all legal immigration to the United States.
www.forbes.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
In a new post, Donald Trump hinted he might stop nearly all legal immigration to the U.S. The details indicate Stephen Miller may have drafted the post to carry out a “permanent pause” on immigration. The personal and economic impacts would be significant. @mclem.org
www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...
www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...
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US Census data from 2021-2023 American Community Survey
Incarceration rate (percent in prison or jail) for 18 to 50-year-old males:
Born in Afghanistan: 0.02%
Born in America: 1.31%
No population should be judged by one person.
Incarceration rate (percent in prison or jail) for 18 to 50-year-old males:
Born in Afghanistan: 0.02%
Born in America: 1.31%
No population should be judged by one person.
November 27, 2025 at 6:13 AM
US Census data from 2021-2023 American Community Survey
Incarceration rate (percent in prison or jail) for 18 to 50-year-old males:
Born in Afghanistan: 0.02%
Born in America: 1.31%
No population should be judged by one person.
Incarceration rate (percent in prison or jail) for 18 to 50-year-old males:
Born in Afghanistan: 0.02%
Born in America: 1.31%
No population should be judged by one person.
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No secret that I'm a huge @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social fan. This piece is tough, important, and excellent. www.meditationsinanemergency.com/how-big-shou...
How Big Should Your Tent Be?
It's striking to me that a lot of people want politics to be about their personal feelings, in which case they're not engaged in politics, though they may be engaged in the sabotage of politics. This ...
www.meditationsinanemergency.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
No secret that I'm a huge @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social fan. This piece is tough, important, and excellent. www.meditationsinanemergency.com/how-big-shou...
NYT Gift article
DHS data showed only a small decline in overall foreign enrollment.
This makes clear that undergrad enrollment gains masked the declines in graduate enrollment that are far more important for American science.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
DHS data showed only a small decline in overall foreign enrollment.
This makes clear that undergrad enrollment gains masked the declines in graduate enrollment that are far more important for American science.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
New International Student Enrollments Plummeted This Fall, Survey Finds
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:51 AM
NYT Gift article
DHS data showed only a small decline in overall foreign enrollment.
This makes clear that undergrad enrollment gains masked the declines in graduate enrollment that are far more important for American science.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
DHS data showed only a small decline in overall foreign enrollment.
This makes clear that undergrad enrollment gains masked the declines in graduate enrollment that are far more important for American science.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
A falling labor force can be a reason for "softening" labor demand:
—Fewer workers also means fewer consumers and less demand for goods and services
—Increasing search and training costs for firms
—Fewer workers also means fewer consumers and less demand for goods and services
—Increasing search and training costs for firms
Powell: "Job gains have slowed significantly since earlier in the year. A good part of the slowing likely reflects a decline in the growth of the labor force due to lower immigration and labor force participation, though labor demand has clearly softened as well."
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 AM
A falling labor force can be a reason for "softening" labor demand:
—Fewer workers also means fewer consumers and less demand for goods and services
—Increasing search and training costs for firms
—Fewer workers also means fewer consumers and less demand for goods and services
—Increasing search and training costs for firms
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Since I just saw a claim that "Democrats have no plan on immigration", here is the immigration plan of the moderate New Democratic Coalition (the largest Dem caucus in Congress).
newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center...
newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center...
New Dems Unveil New Plan to Secure the Border and Reform the Immigration System | New Democrat Coalition
The Official Site For The New Democrat Coalition
newdemocratcoalition.house.gov
October 30, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Since I just saw a claim that "Democrats have no plan on immigration", here is the immigration plan of the moderate New Democratic Coalition (the largest Dem caucus in Congress).
newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center...
newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center...
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Looking like the election in the Netherlands has taken an interesting turn if the first exit poll is anything to go by.
The Far Right’s Geert Wilders has already conceded.
The Far Right’s Geert Wilders has already conceded.
Dutch centrist liberals under Jetten head for shock election win, exit poll says
Rob Jetten's D66 party celebrates, two years after his party languished in fifth place in the last vote.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Looking like the election in the Netherlands has taken an interesting turn if the first exit poll is anything to go by.
The Far Right’s Geert Wilders has already conceded.
The Far Right’s Geert Wilders has already conceded.
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So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
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Went to a prayer service tonight at St. Mary of the Lake, where they have cardboard cutouts throughout the church representing parishioners afraid to come to Mass because of ICE.
October 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Went to a prayer service tonight at St. Mary of the Lake, where they have cardboard cutouts throughout the church representing parishioners afraid to come to Mass because of ICE.
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This is what being an American means: the right to tell the police chief to go get a damn warrant.
Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino personally participated in an ICE raid at a laundromat in the city. However, the owner locked the doors and refused entry, which halted the operation at the site.
Chicago
Chicago
October 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
This is what being an American means: the right to tell the police chief to go get a damn warrant.
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The U.S. immigration crackdown will cause net job losses in the millions and will lower the annual rate of economic growth by almost one-third over the next decade, a new study estimates. trib.al/7wW1gZE
Trump immigration policies would slash workforce estimate by 15.7 million and slow GDP growth by a third over the next decade, study says | Fortune
“Immigrants both create demand for the goods and services produced by U.S.-born workers and work alongside them in ways that increase productivity for both groups.”
trib.al
October 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The U.S. immigration crackdown will cause net job losses in the millions and will lower the annual rate of economic growth by almost one-third over the next decade, a new study estimates. trib.al/7wW1gZE
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Conservative estimates of both the long-term effect of Trump policies on the size of the labor force and of the negative economic impacts:
—$1.4 trillion more debt by 2035
—Loss of $12.1 trillion in production from 2025 to 2035
—Debt to GDP grows to 129.2% (from 99.9% today)
—$1.4 trillion more debt by 2035
—Loss of $12.1 trillion in production from 2025 to 2035
—Debt to GDP grows to 129.2% (from 99.9% today)
New from @nfapresearch.bsky.social : “The Trump admin’s policies on illegal & legal immigration would reduce the projected number of workers in the U.S. by 6.8 million by 2028 and by 15.7 million by 2035 and lower the annual rate of economic growth by almost one-third.”
nfap.com/research/new...
nfap.com/research/new...
New NFAP Policy Brief: The Economic Impact of the Trump Administration’s Immigration Policies - NFAP
nfap.com
October 18, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Conservative estimates of both the long-term effect of Trump policies on the size of the labor force and of the negative economic impacts:
—$1.4 trillion more debt by 2035
—Loss of $12.1 trillion in production from 2025 to 2035
—Debt to GDP grows to 129.2% (from 99.9% today)
—$1.4 trillion more debt by 2035
—Loss of $12.1 trillion in production from 2025 to 2035
—Debt to GDP grows to 129.2% (from 99.9% today)
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No cults. No conspiracies. Just principles, integrity, and a belief that “We the People” still means all of us.
Join us for the 2026 Principles First Summit – America 250 🇺🇸
#PrinciplesFirst2026 #America250 @principlesfirst.bsky.social
Join us for the 2026 Principles First Summit – America 250 🇺🇸
#PrinciplesFirst2026 #America250 @principlesfirst.bsky.social
We're proud to announce our 2026 Principles First Summit, February 20-22!
This year's theme was an obvious one: America 250, focusing on the ideas that have made America the envy of the world since 1776, and how we pass the torch to future generations.
See you at the Gaylord! tinyurl.com/55z6wuue
This year's theme was an obvious one: America 250, focusing on the ideas that have made America the envy of the world since 1776, and how we pass the torch to future generations.
See you at the Gaylord! tinyurl.com/55z6wuue
October 16, 2025 at 12:17 AM
No cults. No conspiracies. Just principles, integrity, and a belief that “We the People” still means all of us.
Join us for the 2026 Principles First Summit – America 250 🇺🇸
#PrinciplesFirst2026 #America250 @principlesfirst.bsky.social
Join us for the 2026 Principles First Summit – America 250 🇺🇸
#PrinciplesFirst2026 #America250 @principlesfirst.bsky.social
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If you’re marching today, register to vote while you’re at it and register others. The only way this is going to change is if pro-Constitution, pro-rule of law candidates start winning elections and the rule-of-men candidates get beat.
Register to vote: vote.gov
Register to vote: vote.gov
October 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
If you’re marching today, register to vote while you’re at it and register others. The only way this is going to change is if pro-Constitution, pro-rule of law candidates start winning elections and the rule-of-men candidates get beat.
Register to vote: vote.gov
Register to vote: vote.gov
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Principles matter. They define who we are and what we believe. We need leaders with the courage to defend them. Putin must be stopped.
Join us at the Summit: t.co/V5wJXuG8xA
Join us at the Summit: t.co/V5wJXuG8xA
October 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Principles matter. They define who we are and what we believe. We need leaders with the courage to defend them. Putin must be stopped.
Join us at the Summit: t.co/V5wJXuG8xA
Join us at the Summit: t.co/V5wJXuG8xA
Conservative estimates of both the long-term effect of Trump policies on the size of the labor force and of the negative economic impacts:
—$1.4 trillion more debt by 2035
—Loss of $12.1 trillion in production from 2025 to 2035
—Debt to GDP grows to 129.2% (from 99.9% today)
—$1.4 trillion more debt by 2035
—Loss of $12.1 trillion in production from 2025 to 2035
—Debt to GDP grows to 129.2% (from 99.9% today)
New from @nfapresearch.bsky.social : “The Trump admin’s policies on illegal & legal immigration would reduce the projected number of workers in the U.S. by 6.8 million by 2028 and by 15.7 million by 2035 and lower the annual rate of economic growth by almost one-third.”
nfap.com/research/new...
nfap.com/research/new...
New NFAP Policy Brief: The Economic Impact of the Trump Administration’s Immigration Policies - NFAP
nfap.com
October 18, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Conservative estimates of both the long-term effect of Trump policies on the size of the labor force and of the negative economic impacts:
—$1.4 trillion more debt by 2035
—Loss of $12.1 trillion in production from 2025 to 2035
—Debt to GDP grows to 129.2% (from 99.9% today)
—$1.4 trillion more debt by 2035
—Loss of $12.1 trillion in production from 2025 to 2035
—Debt to GDP grows to 129.2% (from 99.9% today)
Reposted by Mark Regets
New from @nfapresearch.bsky.social : “The Trump admin’s policies on illegal & legal immigration would reduce the projected number of workers in the U.S. by 6.8 million by 2028 and by 15.7 million by 2035 and lower the annual rate of economic growth by almost one-third.”
nfap.com/research/new...
nfap.com/research/new...
New NFAP Policy Brief: The Economic Impact of the Trump Administration’s Immigration Policies - NFAP
nfap.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
New from @nfapresearch.bsky.social : “The Trump admin’s policies on illegal & legal immigration would reduce the projected number of workers in the U.S. by 6.8 million by 2028 and by 15.7 million by 2035 and lower the annual rate of economic growth by almost one-third.”
nfap.com/research/new...
nfap.com/research/new...