Janet Gornick

Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes

Janet Gornick

@janetgornick.bsky.social

AI and the Future of Work (10/7/25). It's a wrap!

Thanks to our expert panelists: @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, @pkrugman.bsky.social, Danielle Li, @zey.bsky.social & @sgreenhouse.bsky.social.

#AI. Who will win and who will lose? How worried should we be? Stay tuned for the video, coming soon.

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by Janet Gornick — Reposted by Branko Milanovic

Janet Gornick

@janetgornick.bsky.social

Video is up! “Contemporary #China: Demystifying Economic & Social Changes” - live event, 9/17/25 at the CUNY Graduate Center. Thanks to our expert panelists Yong Cai, Qin Gao, Rongbin Han & Branko Milanovic and moderator John Torpey.
@stone-lis.bsky.social @brankomilan.bsky.social
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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 9d

ICYMI, watch “Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic & Social Changes” feat. Yong Cai of UNC, Qin Gao of Columbia, Rongbin Han of U of Georgia, @brankomilan.bsky.social of @stone-lis.bsky.social, moderated by John Torpey of Bunche Inst. Video is up! youtu.be/XwYAE7Sk0fc

YouTube video by CUNY Graduate Center

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AI and the Future of Work

Janet Gornick

@janetgornick.bsky.social

This evening. Live stream starts at 6:30pm. @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social @stone-lis.bsky.social

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 14d

Join us online Tues, 10/7, 6:30pm (in-person RSVPS are full) – AI and the Future of Work – feat. @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, @pkrugman.bsky.social, Danielle Li, @zey.bsky.social & @sgreenhouse.bsky.social – reserve now: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/ai-an... @stone-lis.bsky.social @cuny.edu #AI #jobs

In-person reservations for this event are currently full, but please join the livestream.Proshansky Auditorium

Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes

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Reposted by Janet Gornick

CUNY Graduate Center

@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social

ICYMI, watch “Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic & Social Changes” feat. Yong Cai of UNC, Qin Gao of Columbia, Rongbin Han of U of Georgia, @brankomilan.bsky.social of @stone-lis.bsky.social, moderated by John Torpey of Bunche Inst. Video is up! youtu.be/XwYAE7Sk0fc

YouTube video by CUNY Graduate Center

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The Economic Impacts of Childhood Health: Postdoc Marai Hayes on Her Research - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

Janet Gornick

@janetgornick.bsky.social

Here, the GC CUNY Stone Center's new postdoc - Marai Hayes - discusses her timely research.

"I think my work could shed some light on the potential long-term economic effects of any increases in morbidity and mortality that are associated with the new policy landscape, especially among children."

Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · 14d

Childhood health can have far-reaching impacts on an individual's earnings and employment. Health economist Marai Hayes, one of our new postdoctoral scholars, discusses her research and how she became interested in this area of inequality.
stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu/the-economic...

Marai Hayes, one of the Stone Center's new postdoctoral scholars, discusses her research projects, how she became interested in the connections between health and inequality, and the likely impacts of...

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AI and the Future of Work

Janet Gornick

@janetgornick.bsky.social

"AI and the Future of Work": With Paul Krugman, Daron Acemoglu, Zeynep Tufekci, and Danielle Li; moderated by Steven Greenhouse. Our Stone Center looks forward to cohosting what will surely be a lively discussion. In-person is sold out, but please join livestream. #inequality
@stone-lis.bsky.social

CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 14d

Join us online Tues, 10/7, 6:30pm (in-person RSVPS are full) – AI and the Future of Work – feat. @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, @pkrugman.bsky.social, Danielle Li, @zey.bsky.social & @sgreenhouse.bsky.social – reserve now: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/ai-an... @stone-lis.bsky.social @cuny.edu #AI #jobs

In-person reservations for this event are currently full, but please join the livestream.Proshansky Auditorium

AI and the Future of Work

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Reposted by Janet Gornick, Paul Krugman

CUNY Graduate Center

@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social

Join us online Tues, 10/7, 6:30pm (in-person RSVPS are full) – AI and the Future of Work – feat. @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, @pkrugman.bsky.social, Danielle Li, @zey.bsky.social & @sgreenhouse.bsky.social – reserve now: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/ai-an... @stone-lis.bsky.social @cuny.edu #AI #jobs

In-person reservations for this event are currently full, but please join the livestream.Proshansky Auditorium

The Economic Impacts of Childhood Health: Postdoc Marai Hayes on Her Research - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

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Reposted by Janet Gornick

Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

@stone-lis.bsky.social

Childhood health can have far-reaching impacts on an individual's earnings and employment. Health economist Marai Hayes, one of our new postdoctoral scholars, discusses her research and how she became interested in this area of inequality.
stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu/the-economic...

Marai Hayes, one of the Stone Center's new postdoctoral scholars, discusses her research projects, how she became interested in the connections between health and inequality, and the likely impacts of...

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Burned by Billionaires - The New Press

Janet Gornick

@janetgornick.bsky.social

New book alert! #Inequality scholars:, don't miss Chuck Collins' new book: Burned by Billionaires. It's both breezy and fact-filled. "An economy that funnels wealth to billionaires ... fuels division and civil discord."
@inequality.org
@thenewpress.bsky.social

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An exposé of the hidden impact of America’s überwealthy on the country’s economy, environmental health, housing market, and political system Even if you don’t begrudge the ultrarich their multiple va...

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Report | Politics of Parenthood: Representation in the 119th Congress

Janet Gornick

@janetgornick.bsky.social

What % of the 119th Congress is made up of mothers with children below age 18? Just 7.2%! The chronic under-representation of mothers helps to explain why US policies that support working parents are both crazy meager and at odds with public opinion.

www.votemamafoundation.org/reports/popr...

Vote Mama Foundation is the only organization tracking the number of mothers with minor children serving in state legislatures across the country and has produced the largest publicly available datase...

www.votemamafoundation.org

I was undocumented. My sister is a birthright citizen. Trump's order is about fear. | Opinion

Janet Gornick

@janetgornick.bsky.social

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Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · 21d

"Just as inconsistent state laws have forced women to cross state lines for abortion care, immigrant families could soon be forced to relocate for basic services like education or health care": @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social student and 2024 Stone Center Junior Scholar Juan Diaz

bit.ly/4pIZ2IE

What happens to local communities when immigrant families fear going to work or sending kids to school? All Americans should be alarmed.

www.usatoday.com

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Reposted by Janet Gornick

Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

@stone-lis.bsky.social

"Just as inconsistent state laws have forced women to cross state lines for abortion care, immigrant families could soon be forced to relocate for basic services like education or health care": @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social student and 2024 Stone Center Junior Scholar Juan Diaz

bit.ly/4pIZ2IE

I was undocumented. My sister is a birthright citizen. Trump's order is about fear. | Opinion

What happens to local communities when immigrant families fear going to work or sending kids to school? All Americans should be alarmed.

www.usatoday.com

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by Janet Gornick — Reposted by Branko Milanovic

Janet Gornick

@janetgornick.bsky.social

"Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes" - wrapped. Thanks to our expert panelists, and to the audience for sharp questions. The program will be shown on CUNY TV and posted online; stay tuned.
@stone-lis.bsky.social
@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social
@brankomilan.bsky.social
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Aleksandr V. Gevorkyan @avgevork.bsky.social · 28d

The big conversation - taking place now at the @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social - discussing demographics, development, inequality, perceptions in / of #China with @brankomilan.bsky.social @janetgornick.bsky.social & others on the panel.

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Reposted by Janet Gornick

Aleksandr V. Gevorkyan

@avgevork.bsky.social

The big conversation - taking place now at the @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social - discussing demographics, development, inequality, perceptions in / of #China with @brankomilan.bsky.social @janetgornick.bsky.social & others on the panel.

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by Janet Gornick — Reposted by Stephen P. Jenkins, Dave O’Brien, Caroline Krafft , and 1 more Stephen P. Jenkins, Dave O’Brien, Caroline Krafft, Miles Corak

Janet Gornick

@janetgornick.bsky.social

Are you a new or soon-to-be PhD? Do you work on socio-economic inequality, poverty, and/or mobility? Do you study income, wealth, or earnings? Are you passionate about research as well as policy analyses? If so, we may be the perfect home for you, starting in fall 2026? Take a look! 🍎 #postdoc 👇👇👇

Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · Sep 9

Applications are open for our postdoctoral scholars program! These 2-year positions start in Aug. 2026 and are based at the GC CUNY Stone Center. One is focused on #mobility and #poverty, the other on #wealth and/or wealth inequality. Apply by Nov. 3!
#EconSky #Sociology #PoliSciSky
bit.ly/40TZR6J

Applications Are Open for Two Postdoctoral Positions at the GC CUNY Stone Center - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

The Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality is seeking applicants for an eighth cohort of postdoctoral scholars. These full-time, two-year positions will begin in August 2026.

Applications Are Open for Two Postdoctoral Positions at the GC CUNY Stone Center - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

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Reposted by Janet Gornick, Paul Krugman, Stephen P. Jenkins , and 3 more Janet Gornick, Paul Krugman, Stephen P. Jenkins, Miles Corak, Aaron Sojourner, Paolo Brunori

Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

@stone-lis.bsky.social

Applications are open for our postdoctoral scholars program! These 2-year positions start in Aug. 2026 and are based at the GC CUNY Stone Center. One is focused on #mobility and #poverty, the other on #wealth and/or wealth inequality. Apply by Nov. 3!
#EconSky #Sociology #PoliSciSky
bit.ly/40TZR6J

The Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality is seeking applicants for an eighth cohort of postdoctoral scholars. These full-time, two-year positions will begin in August 2026.

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by Janet Gornick — Reposted by Branko Milanovic, Stephen P. Jenkins

Janet Gornick

@janetgornick.bsky.social

Don't miss a three-part blog post by Branko Milanovic on multiple facets of the "New Capitalism in America". 👇👇👇
@brankomilan.bsky.social
@stone-lis.bsky.social
@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social
link here:
stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu/category/new...

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Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes

Janet Gornick

@janetgornick.bsky.social

This promises to be a fascinating evening! Panelists will discuss China’s remarkable strides toward eradicating poverty; the rise of economic inequality; the decline in the birthrate despite the end of the One Child Policy; and trends in access to information and technology. @stone-lis.bsky.social 👇

CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Sep 4

Coming Wed, 9/17 at 6:30p - Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes, feat. Yong Cai of UNC, Qin Gao of Columbia, Rongbin Han of U of Georgia, @brankomilan.bsky.social of @stone-lis.bsky.social, moderated by John Torpey of Bunche Inst. Reserve now: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/conte...

Elebash Recital Hall

Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes

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Reposted by Janet Gornick, Branko Milanovic

CUNY Graduate Center

@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social

Coming Wed, 9/17 at 6:30p - Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes, feat. Yong Cai of UNC, Qin Gao of Columbia, Rongbin Han of U of Georgia, @brankomilan.bsky.social of @stone-lis.bsky.social, moderated by John Torpey of Bunche Inst. Reserve now: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/conte...

Elebash Recital Hall

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Crypto. Paul Krugman, Understanding Inequality: Part VII - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

Janet Gornick

@janetgornick.bsky.social

Last but not least! Installment #7 in Paul Krugman's recent series on #inequality.
@pkrugman.bsky.social
@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social

Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · Aug 18

Crypto: a perfect merger of predation and corruption. In this final installment of his Understanding Inequality series, @pkrugman.bsky.social discusses the rise of the crypto industry, an of-the-moment case study of hyper-powered predatory finance and influence-buying.
bit.ly/4lE76Hj

Part VII of Stone Center Senior Scholar Paul Krugman’s series “Understanding Inequality,” which originally appeared on his Substack newsletter.

Crypto. Paul Krugman, Understanding Inequality: Part VII - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

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Reposted by Janet Gornick

Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

@stone-lis.bsky.social

Crypto: a perfect merger of predation and corruption. In this final installment of his Understanding Inequality series, @pkrugman.bsky.social discusses the rise of the crypto industry, an of-the-moment case study of hyper-powered predatory finance and influence-buying.
bit.ly/4lE76Hj

Part VII of Stone Center Senior Scholar Paul Krugman’s series “Understanding Inequality,” which originally appeared on his Substack newsletter.

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Wealth and Power. Paul Krugman, Understanding Inequality: Part VI - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

Janet Gornick

@janetgornick.bsky.social

Part VI. One more in the pipeline. 👇👇👇

Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · Aug 11

Why isn’t American democracy more democratic? In Part VI of his Understanding Inequality series, @pkrugman.bsky.social explains the mechanisms that give the 1 percent and the 0.01 percent so much political power in the U.S., especially compared with other countries.
bit.ly/3Ht6tCf

Part VI of Stone Center Senior Scholar Paul Krugman’s series “Understanding Inequality,” which originally appeared on his Substack newsletter.

bit.ly

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Reposted by Janet Gornick

Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

@stone-lis.bsky.social

Why isn’t American democracy more democratic? In Part VI of his Understanding Inequality series, @pkrugman.bsky.social explains the mechanisms that give the 1 percent and the 0.01 percent so much political power in the U.S., especially compared with other countries.
bit.ly/3Ht6tCf

Wealth and Power. Paul Krugman, Understanding Inequality: Part VI - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

Part VI of Stone Center Senior Scholar Paul Krugman’s series “Understanding Inequality,” which originally appeared on his Substack newsletter.

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Applications Are Open for Two Postdoctoral Positions at the GC CUNY Stone Center - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

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by Janet Gornick — Reposted by Karen Benjamin Guzzo, Barra Roantree

Janet Gornick

@janetgornick.bsky.social

The GC-CUNY Stone Center invites applications for two postdocs, to join us in NYC Aug 2026-Aug 2028. One focused on wealth, one on intergenerational mobility/poverty. Deadline Nov 3!
@stone-lis.bsky.social @lisdata.bsky.social @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social

stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu/applications...

The Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality is seeking applicants for an eighth cohort of postdoctoral scholars. These full-time, two-year positions will begin in August 2026.

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Predatory Financialization. Paul Krugman, Understanding Inequality: Part V - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

Janet Gornick

@janetgornick.bsky.social

Part V! Two more installments to come.
@pkrugman.bsky.social @stone-lis.bsky.social
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Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · Aug 4

How has Wall Street increased income and wealth disparities? @pkrugman.bsky.social explains why the financialization of the U.S. economy has been a major driver of inequality.
stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu/predatory-fi...

Part V of Stone Center Senior Scholar Paul Krugman’s series “Understanding Inequality,” which originally appeared on his Substack newsletter.

Predatory Financialization. Paul Krugman, Understanding Inequality: Part V - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

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Reposted by Janet Gornick

Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

@stone-lis.bsky.social

How has Wall Street increased income and wealth disparities? @pkrugman.bsky.social explains why the financialization of the U.S. economy has been a major driver of inequality.
stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu/predatory-fi...

Part V of Stone Center Senior Scholar Paul Krugman’s series “Understanding Inequality,” which originally appeared on his Substack newsletter.

Oligarchs and the Rise of Mega-Fortunes. Paul Krugman, Understanding Inequality: Part IV - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

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by Janet Gornick — Reposted by Stephen P. Jenkins

Janet Gornick

@janetgornick.bsky.social

‪Part IV of Paul Krugman's series on #inequality. Stay tuned for three more installments, coming soon on our Stone Center website. @pkrugman.bsky.social @stone-lis.bsky.social
@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social 👇👇👇

Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · Jul 28

How did we get to an era in which there are men rich enough to own the U.S. government? @pkrugman.bsky.social tracks how modern U.S. oligarchs got so wealthy in Part IV of "Understanding Inequality."
stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu/oligarchs-an...

Part IV of Stone Center Senior Scholar Paul Krugman’s series “Understanding Inequality,” which originally appeared on his Substack newsletter.