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@taraelizwatson
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Economist interested in US social policy. Director of the Center for Economic Security and Opportunity at Brookings. Usual disclaimers. Moved to BlueSky.
Washington, DC
Joined December 2016
Moved over to @taraelizwatson.bsky.social. So far seems to have fewer trolls, bots, and ads. Hope to see you there.
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Find me at Bluesky for this and other stuff: https://t.co/ui5cFjZgFc
brookings.edu
In a short time, the administration has shifted nearly every aspect of immigration policy in the anti-immigrant direction.
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The Census Bureau revised its population estimates upward at the end of 2024. @WendyEdelberg, Olivia Howard, Eileen Powell, and @taraelizwatson explain why it matters for Friday’s #JobsDay report:
hamiltonproject.org
Labor force and employment numbers will be affected by new Census population revisions that account for immigration.
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What will happen with immigration in the new administration? Nobody knows, but it won't be pretty. https://t.co/YCBHsYnGX5
brookings.edu
There is no doubt that the new administration will change both rhetoric and reality of America’s immigration system.
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Few issues dominated the 2024 presidential election like immigration. AEI's @stanveuger, alongside @WendyEdelberg, @CecEsterline & @taraelizwatson analyze the potential macroeconomic impact of president-elect Donald Trump's proposed immigration policies: https://t.co/AHR6GjhpVH
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Excellent conversation with @JohanFourieZA on some topics American policymakers need to know about Africa. Something to listen to while you go vote (hopefully for democracy, immigration policy that doesn't ban Black/African immigrants, women's rights and climate change policy)
What do American policymakers need to know about Africa? (And much, much more.) Our wonderful conversation with #econhist @belindaarch, now available here => https://t.co/o9Lq3GbXda
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In case anyone is thinking about immigration and the macroeconomy, we ran the numbers: https://t.co/pDiYR4Jwn4
aei.org
There doesn’t need to be so much uncertainty in our immigration policy. We're not holding our breath for Congress to modernize the immigration system. But until they do, immigration policy is left...
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The presidential candidates’ differing approaches to immigration policy could show up in GDP growth—by as much as a half a percentage point (or $130 billion) in 2025, according to a new analysis from me, @CecEsterline, @stanveuger, and @taraelizwatson. https://t.co/pyuQq7YANM
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New research from AEI's @stanveuger alongside @WendyEdelberg, @CecEsterline, & @taraelizwatson analyzes the likely macroeconomic implications of both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's visions for immigration policy. Read the full report here: https://t.co/2r1Xt6r8e6
aei.org
Few issues have dominated the political debate in recent years like immigration. The two candidates for president, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, have offered starkly...
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Excited to see that our @JPAM_DC article on safety net generosity and maternal mental health has received over 500 views since publication! Read it here https://t.co/nf3Q9gd0lk
#ViewsMilestone @LShoreSheppard @taraelizwatson
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Single mothers are more likely to experience mental health problems and stress-related negative health behaviors than their married counterparts, but a more generous safety net may improve these...
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Been busy with Econfact lately- a blog post and podcast on immigration, deportations, and what comes next. https://t.co/mOD4OLi7Oo
https://t.co/xflVEzsZOc
econofact.org
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ICYM the latest from CESO: @econsarahreber and @turnersarahe may be the only people who understand the student loan repayment program landscape well enough to explain it to you.
brookings.edu
Achieving a clear, fair, consistent student loan system will require thoughtful policy design and improved administration.
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In times of rapid unexpected change like we had with the immigration surge last year, measuring labor market growth is really challenging. We find growth in both US-born and foreign-born employment.
NEW: Employment growth of both U.S.-born and foreign-born people in the U.S. exceeded published estimates, @WendyEdelberg and @taraelizwaton find. Contrary to published estimates, employment grew for U.S.-born workers in 2023. 🧵
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Happening today! New data on economic mobility in America.
brookings.edu
On July 24, the Brookings Center for Economic Security and Opportunity will host an event to discuss a new study from Opportunity Insights.
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Virtual event on @OppInsights latest now happening 7/31 with @AbigailWozniak moderating - be there! @BrookingsEcon
https://t.co/HXen7jFjUy
brookings.edu
On July 24, the Brookings Center for Economic Security and Opportunity will host an event to discuss a new study from Opportunity Insights.
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Folks, this event has been postponed - watch this space for more info.
We are hosting a virtual event next week - don't miss it! The changing landscape of economic opportunity by race and class in America: New data and policy implications
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So thrilled about this!
Some professional news: I will be joining @BrookingsInst @BrookingsEcon as the director of the Retirement Security Project and the Alice M. Rivlin Chair in Economic Policy this October! 1/
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We are hosting a virtual event next week - don't miss it! The changing landscape of economic opportunity by race and class in America: New data and policy implications
brookings.edu
On July 24, the Brookings Center for Economic Security and Opportunity will host an event to discuss a new study from Opportunity Insights.
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Deadline is coming up to submit to present in our virtual economics of poverty and policy series!
Call for Papers: 2024-25 Virtual Economics of Poverty and Policy Seminar (VEPPS) If you are interested in presenting, submit a paper or extended abstract by July 15, 2024 https://t.co/Dw2V6REEW5 More info on VEPPS at https://t.co/dTxb3ZYsZ2
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