MinnEcon Blog

Can you talk about your money problems with friends? Share a story about how it's done.
Economic Lookout: Tempered optimism in Rochester
In Rochester, fast food and retail are recovering, but how about nursing and teaching? A report from one of MinnEcon's Economic Lookouts.
Great Recession: December 2007 to ?
Are we in a recovery? The data are sending mixed signals.
More than 100 Minnesotans shared their health coverage experiences in six words. Are you in here?
Your career. Recession's effect. Six words.
Strikes and patient care
What is the impact of a hospital strike on patients? A recent economic research paper suggests it's potentially quite large--and negative.
The IRS may have money for you from 2006 but you need to ask for it by Thursday.