@ptcherneva.bsky.social
President, Levy Economics Institute Professor, Bard College Author, The Case for a Job Guarantee https://a.co/d/gAoulSA https://www.levyinstitute.org/publications/pavlina-r-tcherneva
Judy Shelton’s return has sparked alarm—but critics are focused on the wrong issue.
In a new piece, @ptcherneva.bsky.social and L. Randall Wray argue that reforming the Fed’s framework is imperative—and long overdue.
www.levyinstitute.org/blog/the-dar...
"Precarity so defines the human experience... I think it is absolutely essential that we have a decency floor." - @ptcherneva.bsky.social
We need a decency floor in America. We need a Federal Job Guarantee as a *standard feature* of the U.S. labor system.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWDq...
"The labor market is just not creating enough jobs."
You can now listen to @ptcherneva.bsky.social on @marketplace.org, where she and several other economists discuss new labor market data and AI influences.
www.marketplace.org/story/2026/0...
We call on the Indian government to recommit to MGNREGA & its demand-driven access to employment from a human rights perspective. Join me, @josephestiglitz.bsky.social , @mazzucatom.bsky.social, @thomaspiketty.bsky.social , @deschuttero.bsky.social, and other experts by signing our letter.
18.12.2025 19:07 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
"For decades, political parties have treated the working family as a slogan rather than the foundation of a healthy society."
Now published: Read @ptcherneva.bsky.social's keynote address from the CIRIEC and Bordeaux GSEF 2025 conferences.
Video available.
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Hell yeah @ptcherneva.bsky.social, brilliant extension
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Thanks, Will!!
10.11.2025 23:48 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Our latest working paper from Levy President @ptcherneva.bsky.social traces the "enshittification" (Doctorow)) of the modern labor market and how the postwar promise of full employment turned into a trap of precarity and debt
The Job Guarantee could be the answer.
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Yesterday, Institute President Pavlina Tcherneva (@ptcherneva.bsky.social) delivered the keynote at the CIRIEC International & Bordeaux GSEF 2025 conferences—highlighting global successes of the job guarantee and the social and solidarity economy movement.
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I’ll bring @ptcherneva.bsky.social’s book about the Job Guarantee.
26.10.2025 16:57 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
🏛️ Pleased to launch our new Capitol Hill Series.
We're convening congressional staffers, policymakers, and the public to examine critical economic issues with a distinguished panel of experts.
Registration is required.
Save your spot and join us in DC. connect.bard.edu/register/Lev...
When Erika McEntarfer, former BLS Commissioner, spoke publicly for the first time since Aug. 1 at the Levy Institute, the press took notice. Coverage has been widespread.
Read the full Levy Institute & @bardcollege.bsky.social press release here: www.levyinstitute.org?p=16546
Photos by Karl Rabe.
I look forward to returning to Franklin & Marshall College to give the Will Lyons Memorial Lecture on Thursday, Oct 9.
07.10.2025 15:26 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Understanding how the fortunes of working families are changing, and how they might be improved, is essential.
BLS provides the needed metrics and its data is superior to other sources, esp proprietary data.
Listen to our conversation with fmr BLS Commissioner McEntarfer.
youtu.be/9PD_f28uGE4?...
Bard alumna Erika McEntarfer ’95, former commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, spoke to an audience of Bard students, faculty, staff, and community members in an event hosted by @levyecon.bsky.social. “Economic data must be free from partisan influence,” she said.
17.09.2025 19:24 — 👍 6 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
Watch now: Levy's conversation with Erika McEntarfer, former BLS Commissioner and Bard alum.
In her first public address since the events of August 1, Dr. McEntarfer speaks candidly about her removal from office and the future of statistical independence.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PD_...
Tonight at Bard College, Alumna Erika McEntarfer, recently removed BLS Commissioner, shares her story publicly for the first time.
Register to join the conversation in person or live on Zoom at 5 PM EST.
connect.bard.edu/register/Eri...
BLS today: national benchmark revision to total nonfarm employment for March 2025 is -911,000 (-0.6 percent).
What does it mean and why does it matter?
Register and join us for this important conversation with former BLS Commissioner McEntarfer.
We just wrapped our conversation with Professor James Galbraith, President Pavlina Tcherneva (@ptcherneva.bsky.social ), and our incoming graduate students--exploring the importance and insights of the Levy approach to economics.
Thank you to all who attended. Video will be released soon.
Happy 62nd Bday to the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom!
The most pro worker policy is also the best alternative to the NAIRU. The Job Guarantee ends precarious work and unemployment, improves state budgets, controls demand driven inflation, &more share.google/1SaM1CqYkhCa...
Re-upping this! Should be great!
27.08.2025 16:36 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
As we approach our 40th anniversary, this is one of the best opportunities to learn about the Levy Institute's unique approach, programs and contributions to economics.
Join us!
Join me and @thomasmasterson.bsky.social for our open house at 12:00ET today. Share with students.
Minsky
Money
Macro
MMT
Modeling
Measurement of well-being
Methodology and
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Learn about our unique MA/MS programs, scholarships, research and other opportunities for incoming students.
My take on:
Why Fed policy is a risk to working families.
How climate will impact jobs & pocketbooks.
Why not to fight climate-induced price spikes with i-rates.
Why the Fed must lower rates now, w/o compromising its independence
#JacksonHole2025
starts @ 31m+Q&A
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Join us and register here.
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Due to strong interest, in-person registrations are also required.
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3/3
The talk will address recent economic data, how to look for tariff impacts in price statistics, what we know about Ai adoption by firms, measurement challenges, and why the official data remain the gold standard for assessing economic conditions despite these challenges.
Join us!
2/3
Many of us rely on BLS data daily. Their frequency and methods are crucial for our work. I'm pleased to welcome ex-BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer (BardCollege alumna '95) to @levyecon.bsky.social for a discussion on why data and measurement matter—for policy, markets, & our own lives. 1/3
13.08.2025 20:43 — 👍 37 🔁 14 💬 1 📌 0
📍 Session 2: Economic Policy in the Age of Trump
What is economic policy for, and how do deficits fit into the picture for the average American?
Watch here: youtu.be/xjz4iO1ePGA
With @ptcherneva.bsky.social, James K. Galbraith, L. Randall Wray
Moderator: @ryanlcooper.com
