Follower of Jesus/Husband to Tatum/Father to Hazel and Haddon/Lead Economist at US Census Bureau (LEHD) https://sites.google.com/site/andrewfooteecon/homehttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mvkwoti4oc24My favorite random tidbit about oil prices is that in April, the Economist thought that prices would explode, then they recovered, and at the time in the arrow, Money Talks spent the whole podcast talking about how they were wrong. Almost immediately afterwards, oil prices starting going up.15 Sep 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkwoti4oc24https://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mui675ktzc2vSomething something Inverse Cramer Index. [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Sep 2026 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mui675ktzc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mufnpm7lu22mKnowing him, he probably placed an even LARGER bet on polymarket about getting banned from Kalshi. [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Aug 2026 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufnpm7lu22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mu5d3y4k4c2x"In this paper, I use the timing of the GTA VI release, coupled with admin data from online learning systems and final grades, to identify the negative impact of video gaming on grades for males in college."28 Aug 2026 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5d3y4k4c2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mu35ltxly225🚨 🚨 Cool new data alert 🚨 🚨 Today, Census Bureau released the newest version of the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes data, which now covers over 1,100 institutions. Go explore the data here: https://lehd.ces.census.gov/applications/pseo/27 Aug 2026 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu35ltxly225https://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mu2uzcsovs2lI have been getting a lot of ads for Kalshi recently where Kalshi is the hedge (free food if Mexico wins vs bet on opposite outcome; ice cream shop betting on cool weather since business is slower when its colder) This...seems to suggest that Kalshi is pitching itself as a financial instrument. [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Aug 2026 12:47 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2uzcsovs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mtvwv4rhac2rWe recently hired two new pre-docs in LEHD, and want to intentionally prepare them for graduate school in economics. What are the top 3 things you would recommend they do in the next 2 years? #EconSky25 Aug 2026 13:38 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvwv4rhac2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mqr5xdonv22wI am convinced that Tuchel was tricked by the outcome of the Mexico game and over-rated his team's ability to sit in late. The difference is that Mexico looked devoid of ideas, and Argentina has the best player of all time and a ton of additional options. To play 11 behind the ball was madness.16 Jul 2026 11:45 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqr5xdonv22whttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mkzp3hcnrk2lNew this morning: "Value of Reliable Statistics" from Bloom, Groshen, Hobbs and Strain. Kicker quote: "Our baseline estimate implies that preserving trust in the integrity and quality of official statistics generates economic benefits of about $25 for every $1 spent on the agency’s budget." https://www.nber.org/papers/w35135?utm_campaign=ntwh&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ntwg204 May 2026 12:42 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzp3hcnrk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mk6tx5dbm226The sound you can hear is economists yelling into the void that posted prices do not reflect market clearing prices. These tickets are still on the website *because they aren't sold* [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Apr 2026 20:27 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6tx5dbm226https://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mk6r6cy46c2bWe can't agree on much in this country, but we can agree that Costco rotisserie chicken slaps. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Apr 2026 19:37 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6r6cy46c2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mjwr27ci6k2eSo many people have a bitter taste in their mouth about economics because their first class just became an algebra class. My intro prof in college had almost no math other than calculating elasticities, and focused solely on intuition. This is the way. [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Apr 2026 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwr27ci6k2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mjheir3r5s2bHaving undiagnosed ADHD is finding emails you thought you sent two months ago in your drafts folder.14 Apr 2026 12:19 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjheir3r5s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3miheigd6l22aOnly a few more days to apply, let anyone know who might be interested! [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Apr 2026 18:54 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3miheigd6l22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mhpudcpbfk22🚨 Pre-Doc Opportunity at LEHD 🚨 Do you know graduating seniors or recent graduates in economics, math or statistics? The LEHD group at Census is hiring up to 2 positions in this category. Apply following the instructions here: https://www.census.gov/about/census-careers/jobs/internships-fellowships/emri.html If you have questions, DM me!23 Mar 2026 10:33 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhpudcpbfk22https://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mhg7jqsdyk27Truly a wild timeline. [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Mar 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhg7jqsdyk27https://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mh6wdt2yrs2iAugustine of Hippo be like: [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Mar 2026 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6wdt2yrs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mgdq3cx3ds2lIf it weren't for Burnley, it would be possible for Nuno's team to escape, only at the expense of all of Nuno's old teams.05 Mar 2026 21:20 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdq3cx3ds2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3meoossxjyk2yAnother week, another cool data product release from LEHD and Census. This week, we released new PSEO data for schools from North Carolina and BYU-Idaho, bringing our total count of institutions to 952. Check out the data here: https://lehd.ces.census.gov/applications/pseo/?type=earnings&specificity=2&state=37&institution=37&degreelevel=05&gradcohort=0000-3&filter=50&program=5212 Feb 2026 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3meoossxjyk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mejxaukpv223One of my college classmates announced his son's birth AND his vibe-coded app to help parents decode baby cries in the same LinkedIn post and I just need to go walk into a lake.10 Feb 2026 21:54 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mejxaukpv223https://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3me2dgjytrs2aHeadline: "Nation shocked by large layoffs at paper owned by man who owns company that is famous for large layoffs."04 Feb 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3me2dgjytrs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mdvhtffgw226I have been reading Incident at Vichy by Arthur Miller before bed, and man, if there were ever a time for someone to do this play, its now.02 Feb 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdvhtffgw226https://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mdvc7ac35c2gAI doesn't solve bad coffee or the lower capital costs of good coffee makers at more and more offices / homes. The margin of substitution is not away from Starbucks to other stores - its away from stores. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Feb 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdvc7ac35c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mci4io5n4226Sports betting ruins the lives of gamblers and athletes. Its hard to think of a bigger lose-lose for society. Its deadweight loss all the way down. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Jan 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mci4io5n4226https://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mcczan3bbc24🚨 Really cool data alert! 🚨 Today, LEHD released Quarterly Workforce Indicators at the NAICS5/6 levels, which means you can understand hiring, separation and employment levels at detailed industries. Check out our story, live now on the Census website https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2026/01/space-economy.html13 Jan 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcczan3bbc24https://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mboxq6rmtc2jTrying to decide if my get-rich-quick scheme should be coaching an SEC football team and getting fired or coaching Manchester United and getting fired. I can do equally well at both jobs, in that the point is to get fired.05 Jan 2026 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mboxq6rmtc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3mabl5jrrzk2mJust had Gemini write my README files for a project, and holy smokes, if all we can do is get rid of the drudge work, this is a huge leap.18 Dec 2025 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mabl5jrrzk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3m63dkkfdqk24"Out of the overflow of the hearth, the mouth speaks." (Luke 6:45) An evergreen truth.20 Nov 2025 17:53 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m63dkkfdqk24https://bsky.app/profile/afoote-econ.bsky.social/post/3m5uadz4xmc2jSighs, time to go out to the practice field. @wshcommanders.bsky.social, I haven't kicked in 15 years but I bet I could do pretty well. [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Nov 2025 22:07 +0000at://did:plc:pgcve3j2cyo2frrydhhe5vb3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5uadz4xmc2j