Economist Shah Says Texas Jobs Data Show Risks, Promise
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Sonal Shah, an economist and former chief executive officer of the Texas Tribune, says job growth in the state is picking up in 2026 after a stagnant 2025. But temporary employment accounts for an...
Sonal Shah, an economist and former chief executive officer of the Texas Tribune, says job growth in the state is picking up in 2026 after a stagnant 2025. But temporary employment accounts for an outsize share of the gains, and the US immigration crackdown is crimping labor supply, she tells Bloomberg's Julie Fine. (Source: Bloomberg)
Glass House Analysis
Labor market conditions shape the lived experience of millions of working families. When jobs are plentiful, workers have leverage to demand better wages and conditions; when they're scarce, the balance of power shifts to employers. This dynamic plays out daily in kitchen tables across America, where families make decisions about whether to ask for a raise, change jobs, or accept less-than-ideal conditions out of necessity.
The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.
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