Jed Kolko

Jed Kolko

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Economist (former Chief Economist at Indeed; U.S. Commerce); migration, housing, and regional trends.

AI Isn’t Causing 55+ Labor Force Decline, Aging Is
Social•Apr 8, 2026

AI Isn’t Causing 55+ Labor Force Decline, Aging Is

Beware attempts to blame AI for economic trends that aren't actually trends. @WSJ used big drop in labor force participation for 55+ as jump-off for story about AI spurring early retirements But: 55+ LFPR drop ENTIRELY due to aging population 🧵 https://t.co/6Guye6lX6I

By Jed Kolko
Great Bagels, Forgettable Coffee, and Bad Grammar
Social•Mar 12, 2026

Great Bagels, Forgettable Coffee, and Bad Grammar

Best Bagel & Coffee in NYC has terrific bagels and forgettable coffee, and the grammar gods are unhappy.

By Jed Kolko