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Stevenson says people outside the labor market are struggling to get back in

January 6, 2026 Bloomberg
Betsey Stevenson

Betsey Stevenson told Bloomberg markets, "If you can hang on to your job, things are great. If you can't hold on to your job, it can be pretty dismal. And that's an environment that creates an enormous amount of anxiety for people."

Betsey Stevenson

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Betsey Stevenson

Professor of Public Policy and Economics
Stevenson is a labor economist who publishes widely about the labor market and the impact of public policies on outcomes both in the labor market and for families. Her research explores women's labor market experiences, the economic forces shaping the modern family, and how these experiences and forces influence each other. She served as the chief economist of the U.S. Department of Labor from 2010 to 2011, participating as the secretary's deputy to the White House economic team.