Kathryn Anne Edwards

Bloomberg Opinion Contributor

Kathryn Anne Edwards is a labor economist, independent policy consultant and co-host of the Optimist Economy podcast.

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U.S. Economy Adds 253,000 Jobs In April, Unemployment Rates Drops To 3.4 Percent

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Why Are Workers Stuck? Not Enough Employers

April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026

OpinionKathryn Anne Edwards

Why Are Workers Stuck? Not Enough Employers

U.S. Economy Adds 253,000 Jobs In April, Unemployment Rates Drops To 3.4 Percent

April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026

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The US Economy Is Replaying the 2000s, Not the 1970s

A trader rubs his face on the floor of the New York Stock Ex

February 27, 2026

February 27, 2026

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Trump’s Retirement Proposal Already Failed — Under Obama

President Trump Delivers The State Of The Union Address

February 23, 2026

February 23, 2026

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Corporate America’s New Slogan: Make More, Pay Less

Grand Opening Of The Toyota Motor North America R&D Center

February 20, 2026

February 20, 2026

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Reminder: It’s Not All About the Fed

US Backstops Bank Deposits To Avert Crisis After SVB Failure

February 12, 2026

February 12, 2026

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Dr. Oz Is Not the Retirement Guru America Needs

Secretary Kennedy, Health Officials Launch Mental Health And Addiction Initiative

February 5, 2026

February 5, 2026

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Affordable Housing Starts in the Labor Market

Home Construction Ahead Of Housing Starts Figures

January 28, 2026

January 28, 2026

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Health Care Is Just as Dangerous for the Economy as AI

Forget the AI 'Bubble' – Health Care Poses a Bigger Risk to the US Economy

Children Get Their Immunizations From Florida Pediatrician

October 30, 2025

October 30, 2025

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That Extra ICE Funding Could Buy a Lot of School Meals

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October 27, 2025

October 27, 2025

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The Tyranny of the Low-Quality Job

US Job Growth Slowed In January After 2024 Downward Revision

October 14, 2025

October 14, 2025

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The Shutdown’s Consequences for the BLS Are Dire

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October 6, 2025

October 6, 2025

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The Youth Crisis Is Really About the Rise of the NEETs

Best Hire Chicago Career Fair As US Continuing Jobless Claims Rise To Highest Since End Of 2021

September 24, 2025

September 24, 2025

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This Labor Market Isn’t Great for Women, Either

Amid all the talk of an economic crisis among young men in the US, female workers are also facing obstacles.

US Economy Adds Jobs In January, Unemployment Rates Drops To 5.5 Percent

September 10, 2025

September 10, 2025

OpinionKathryn Anne Edwards

Yes, Cash Grants Do Help Families in Poverty

Opponents of monetary aid are trying to complicate the debate over the best ways to provide assistance to the poor.

Currency Exchanges in New Delhi as Indian Rupee Falls to Record on Worries About US Tariff Impact

August 13, 2025

August 13, 2025

OpinionKathryn Anne Edwards

When a Downturn Comes, Will Republicans Acknowledge It?

EJ Antoni’s nomination to head the BLS illustrates two perils facing the economy: the coming slowdown, and a party that refuses to recognize it.

Senators Speak To The Press Following Policy Luncheons On Capitol Hill

August 4, 2025

August 4, 2025

OpinionKathryn Anne Edwards

Venus Williams Exposed All That’s Wrong With Health Insurance

Policymakers have made clear that rather than rock this boat, they’d prefer to wait for it to tip over on its own.

Day One: The Championships - Wimbledon 2023

August 2, 2025

August 2, 2025

OpinionKathryn Anne Edwards

The Bureau of Labor Statistics Is Not the Problem

Losing highly reliable, accurate and transparent data on the health of the world’s largest economy would be perilous.

President Trump Travels To Bedminster For The Weekend

July 29, 2025

July 29, 2025

OpinionKathryn Anne Edwards

The Texas Economy Ain’t All That

For all the impressive economic statistics, Texas doesn’t generate sufficient income or security for its residents.

Oil Prices Retreat From All Time Highs, Although Market Factors Suggest Potential Upward Rise

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

OpinionKathryn Anne Edwards

Statistics and Politics Are a Dangerous Mix

There are two threats currently facing government data agencies: inadequate funding and political interference.

Department Of Labor Headquarters As Economic Hole Remains Deep

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

OpinionKathryn Anne Edwards

The Republican Budget Bill Is an Economy Killer

This legislation promises to become a poster child of Congress working against the country’s interests and in stubborn opposition to economists’ advice.

House Lawmakers Work On Final Passage Of Signature Budget Bill