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Economist Notes Labor Market Shifts During Trump's Second Term

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 17

The latest in this situation

  1. Economist Justin Wolfers at the University of Michigan analyzed how Donald Trump's tariffs could negatively affect workers.
  2. Donald Trump discussed his economic policy views via the Washington Examiner.

How it started

3 reports, 3 independent, last reported Oct 5. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Since Donald Trump's second inauguration in January 2025, the U.S. economy has added 468,000 payroll jobs, according to Justin Wolfers' analysis. These jobs have been overwhelmingly filled by women, who accounted for 86% of the additions. Wolfers noted that the job market is being supported by hiring in private education and health services, where women outnumber men by more than 3-to-1.

From bostonglobe.com, nypost.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

Wolfers stated that the dramatic figures are due to large job creation in mainly female professions and job losses in mainly male professions. He also critiqued the administration's rhetoric regarding manufacturing, noting that the promised return of factory jobs has not occurred.

From alternet.org, nypost.com

Who's involved

  • Donald TrumpPresident of the United States whose second term is the subject of the economic analysis.
  • Justin WolfersEconomist who analyzed the labor market trends and critiqued the administration's economic policies.
  • University of MichiganUniversity where Justin Wolfers holds an academic appointment.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Department of Health & Human ServicesSpeculative

    The Department of Health & Human Services might see increased operational scope and funding needs due to sectoral growth in healthcare.

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How it developed

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  1. Economist Justin Wolfers at the University of Michigan analyzed how Donald Trump's tariffs could negatively affect workers.Sub-event
  2. Justin Wolfers warned that the war with Iran is driving up commodity prices and posing geopolitical risks to markets.Sub-event
  3. Donald Trump discussed his economic policy views via the Washington Examiner.Sub-event
  4. Economic analysis has begun following the start of Trump's second term.1 source

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