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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Why Jobs Growth May Be Stalling
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, was quoted in a CNN analysis examining how delayed and bundled jobs data could shape understanding of the U.S. labor market as the government resumes releasing key economic indicators after the shutdown. From the article: The November jobs report is landing at an odd…
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on What Really Drives Today’s Affordability Challenges
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with CNN about why neither President Donald Trump nor former President Joe Biden is solely responsible for the affordability challenges facing Americans. Schipper noted that broader market forces, global disruptions, and long-term structural issues play a far greater role in shaping prices… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on How Inflation Is Shaping Gift Buying
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economist at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with USA Today for its 2025 Holiday Gift Guide about how inflation worries are shaping shopper behavior and why early planning may pay off this season. Schipper explained that while consumers expect prices to rise, many items remain similar in cost to last year, making… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Why Minnesota’s Economy Feels Strained
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MinnPost about the hidden stresses emerging in Minnesota’s economy despite strong headline indicators. Schipper explained why rising unemployment duration, mismatched job openings and widening gaps in opportunity signal deeper structural challenges for many workers across the state. From the article:Minnesota’s unemployment rate… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on How Import Prices Signal Who Pays for Tariffs
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Marketplace about how import and export data can shed light on the real impact of former President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Schipper explained why import price reports have become essential for understanding who is absorbing tariff costs and how these price changes influence… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Rising Vehicle Repossessions
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with WCCO-TV about the surge in vehicle repossessions and the financial pressures behind it. He said higher car prices, rising interest rates, climbing insurance costs and more expensive repairs are pushing many borrowers to the brink, with… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Economic Impact of Tariffs
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, shared insights with OSV News on how U.S. tariff policy intersects with Catholic social teaching. Drawing on recent Supreme Court deliberations and the Church’s emphasis on justice for the poor, Schipper reflected on the moral dimensions of economic policy and… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the ‘K-shaped economy’
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with Fortune about the widening gap between wealthy and lower-income Americans in what economists call a “K-shaped economy.” He explained that while income inequality has existed for decades, recent inflation, tariffs and labor market shifts have deepened the divide, leaving more middle-class households… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper Breaks Down Recent Economic Headlines
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, sat down with “Minnesota Live” to discuss the impact of the federal shutdown on SNAP benefits and Gov. Tim Walz’s $4 million allocation for Minnesota food shelves, along with other key economic headlines. -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on What Target’s Layoffs Reveal About the Economy
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, shared his insights with multiple media outlets on the recent Target layoffs and what they reveal about broader trends in the white-collar job market and consumer sentiment. From KSTP: From KARE 11: ... “It’s right in our backyard,”…