Sam Laycock

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

Always interested in UBI proposals. Focusing on artists after the pandemic destroyed many of their incomes is particularly exciting. Hopefully does lots of good for the sector in NY. #RU_PBS21 @ProfessorChar13

[Keiko Sono 曽野敬子 @keiko_sono]

Here is the first article about Creatives Rebuild New York, an initiative I’ve been on working on as a think tank member. 2400 NYS artists will be given basic income and 300 artists full time employment. Application will open early 2022. https://t.co/BWfUBY3alc

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

Bad news for the economy and labor market not only in the US but the world at large. #RU_PBS21 @ProfessorChar13

[Catherine Rampell @crampell]

Updated numbers on foreign-born immigration, via Census https://t.co/dhF4MEN9iF

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

“Financial markets represent one of the most powerful ways to drive public and private action on climate resilience, but current public policies do not do a good job of steering capital to the most resilient uses.” Maybe this is an easier first step?#RU_PBS21 @ProfessorChar13

[The Brookings Institution @BrookingsInst]

Financial markets are one of the most powerful ways to drive public and private action on climate resilience, but current policies often fail to steer capital to the most resilient uses. https://t.co/WIRlsZyLJ3

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

Any and all steps forward in climate policy are important. #RU_PBS21 @ProfessorChar13

[Roosevelt Institute @rooseveltinst]

"It takes the foundational step of recognizing that climate-related risk can threaten the safety and soundness of individual banks and the whole financial system” says @David_Arkush in response to the first climate risk guidance announcement: https://t.co/UhC4JEf3bP

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

There is a lot of overlap with the issues with budgeting calendars and economic planning for climate change. Data collection and use is key. #RU_PBS21 @ProfessorChar13

[The Brookings Institution @BrookingsInst]

Financial markets are one of the most powerful ways to drive public and private action on climate resilience, but current policies often fail to steer capital to the most resilient uses. https://t.co/WIRlsZyLJ3

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

Love the idea of providing transportation for not only employees adults but also children for medical care. #RU_PBS21 @ProfessorChar13

[MDRC @MDRC_News]

Removing transportation barriers can help address poverty in community, writes @JhasmineFWatson @CaretoLearn. https://t.co/QIjOhnKPNA via @springfieldNL

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

Interesting take on increased transparency. I frequently feel frustrated by the legislative process but hope that doesn’t stop things like CTC from continuing. #RU_PBS21 @ProfessorChar13

[The Brookings Institution @BrookingsInst]

While the infrastructure bill polls highly with Americans, it also seems that the very process of passing the infrastructure legislation turned people off not only to Congress, but to the president himself. https://t.co/rQXR17OZM8

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

The pandemic is still raging. It is irresponsible that we are cutting off important supports (pauses on payments, grace periods for bills, eviction bans) as our country enters the third peak. This will only hurt our economy in the long run. #RU_PBS21 @ProfessorChar13

[Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) @DebtCrisisOrg]

Student debt disproportionately impacts POC, and COVID-19 has only exacerbated these inequities.

Black people are twice as likely to die from COVID-19 than white people.

Black borrowers owe on average $53,000 compared to $28,000 for white borrowers four years after graduation.

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

Not a strong argument here in my opinion. If we really want politicians to be able to participate, we need to find a way to even the playing field. #RU_PBS22 @ProfessorChar13

[CNBC @CNBC]

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dismisses banning Congress members from owning individual stocks: 'We're a free-market economy' https://t.co/5EDJj9cade

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

I didn’t realize that states have to accept the funding for universal pre-k. Mandating this service across the country would be a game changer for us. #RU_PBS21 @ProfessorChar13

[MDRC @MDRC_News]

How Build Back Better affects educational access, affordability: A Q&A with @UMich's @weilanch & @TheRealAwilda https://t.co/rsjwSfrorB

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

The costs of becoming a teacher are too high. Testing and certification should be either built into tuitions or subsidized by the government. How else can we make sure schools are fully staffed and get more women back in the workforce? #RU_PBS21 @ProfessorChar13

[CAP K-12 Education @EdProgress]

To make teaching a viable career path for Black men, states must address the financial barriers to teaching.

"All student lose out when Black men are unable to become teachers,” writes @civivengageJD in @TheHillOpinion #CAPEducation https://t.co/9WFDgj10ex

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

Another connection to our Econ course. Prioritize a national plan to vaccinate the majority of Americans is key to rebuilding. #RU_PBS21 @ProfessorChar13

[Real Time Economics @WSJecon]

Omicron is a blow to efforts to attract more migrant workers, amid a collapse in immigration and serious labor shortages. “If I got my workers, my business would grow.” https://t.co/b0AlKhEgTj

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

I couldn’t agree more. Vaccination rates in schools in Newark are too low. Our families are impacted by not only COVID infections but quarantines too regularly. PAs need to prioritize these families when implementing new ideas. #RU_PBS21 @ProfessorChar13

[The Brookings Institution @BrookingsInst]

“Increasing vaccination rates among children will be instrumental in supporting the economic recovery for Black women,” write @AnthonyMBarr, @mhnickie, and @KEBroady. https://t.co/MvT2dxfcdd

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

This seems incredible obvious to me, but I shouldn’t be surprised that Mississippi is trying to make their case. I appreciate a nee angle of this case being covered. #RU_PBS21 @ProfessorChar13

[The Brookings Institution @BrookingsInst]

Research shows that abortion access affects women’s education, earnings, careers, and the subsequent life outcomes for their children. https://t.co/PF1CeTEbk2

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

Interesting stats. I’m not counting on growth in the two best performing sectors (hospitality, food service) to stick with Omicron on the rise. #RU_PBS21 @ProfessorChar13

[Daniel Zhao @DanielBZhao]

The increase in job openings was concentrated in accommodation & food services as employers felt more comfortable hiring with the Delta wave starting to wane in Oct. Remains to be seen whether that will continue in Nov given the slow #jobsreport we saw last Fri.

#JOLTS 2/

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

@RutmanMichelle @ProfessorChar13 I wonder if it’s as clear as it is to us for everyone. I once debated about the reality of the American Dream in college in a course. At least 75% still thought it was possible.

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

@maddymullholand @RutmanMichelle @ProfessorChar13 I agree about the time line. Equity is the way to go but how do you make sure we have leaders in place for it to reach its ideal goals?

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

100% agree with mandated equity. In order for it to pass and work, there needs to be adaptive leadership and lots of changing of hearts and minds. Public admins need to combat the money-empathy gap for change to occur and stick. #RU_PBS21 @ProfessorChar13

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

For sure a long term plan to reduce the volatility of inflation in our country. Planning and the timeline of benefit (that is far in the future) makes this argument hard to put into reality. #RU_PBS21 @ProfessorChar13

[Roosevelt Institute @rooseveltinst]

As @KateAronoff covers in more depth, our economy’s reliance on fossil fuels is a source of inflation that mainstream media doesn’t discuss. https://t.co/rj6SbWMS0o

[Sam Laycock @SamLaycock0389]

1. Wish I had read this for our reflection re: inflation and 2. inflation is a tool for and not just a result of the changes in economies. #RU_PBS21 @ProfessorChar13

[Roosevelt Institute @rooseveltinst]

Required reading from @jul1arock on how corporate media is skewing the narrative on inflation and what, in reality, is happening. A few highlights 🧵: https://t.co/H4qyfUMxxf