Sojourner is a senior researcher at the W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. His research focuses on (1) effects of labor-market institutions, (2) early childhood and K-12 education systems to promote efficient, equitable development of human capital, and (3) behavioral economics in consumer financial decisions.
Lee, W. F., A. Sojourner, E. Davis, & J. Borowsky (forthcoming) Effects of Child Care Vouchers on Price, Quantity, and Provider Turnover in Private Care Markets. Journal of Human Capital. [Upjohn working paper]
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Summaries
Golberstein, E., I. Zainullina, A. Sojourner & M. Sanders (2023) Effects of School-Based Mental Health Services on Youth Outcomes. Journal of Human Resources.
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Press Mentions
Sockin, J. & A. Sojourner (2023) What's the Inside Scoop? Challenges in the Supply and Demand for Information about Job Attributes. Journal of Labor Economics, 41(4)
In Published Papers
Working Papers Press Mentions
In Published Papers
Summaries
Press Mentions
Golberstein, E., I. Zainullina, A. Sojourner & M. Sanders (2023) Effects of School-Based Mental Health Services on Youth Outcomes. Journal of Human Resources.
In Published Papers
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- Upjohn-UMinnesota Policy Brief: School-Based Mental Health Services Can Increase Access to Care and Decrease Suicide Attempts
- Upjohn Employment Research Newsletter: School-Based Mental Health Services Can Increase Access to Care and Decrease Suicide Attempts
Sockin, J. & A. Sojourner (2023) What's the Inside Scoop? Challenges in the Supply and Demand for Information about Job Attributes. Journal of Labor Economics, 41(4)
In Published Papers
Working Papers Press Mentions
Brookings Institution, Is the economic news becoming more negative, and does it matter to consumers? (with B. Harris)
Brookings Institution. Why are Americans so displeased with the economy? (with B. Harris)
Press Mentions
Briefing Book. How Can We Strengthen the Direct Care Workforce? (with G. S. Goda)
Econofact, Is Black Employment Catching Up with White Employment? (with V. Wilson)
Brookings Institution. Why are Americans so displeased with the economy? (with B. Harris)
Press Mentions
Briefing Book. How Can We Strengthen the Direct Care Workforce? (with G. S. Goda)
Econofact, Is Black Employment Catching Up with White Employment? (with V. Wilson)
The National Desk, Would a 32-hour workweek work?
Inc, What Your Business Can Learn From Land O’ Lakes’ Embrace of Flexible Shift Scheduling
Wall Street Journal, Flexible Hours Come to the Factory: A Look Inside Land O’Lakes’ Plant
The National Desk, Confident consumers piling up debt, burning through savings
Axios Twin Cities, Thousands of Minnesota union members make plans for simultaneous early March strikes
Star Tribune, Slower wage growth might be good for the economy, but not everyone is celebrating
Inc, What Your Business Can Learn From Land O’ Lakes’ Embrace of Flexible Shift Scheduling
Wall Street Journal, Flexible Hours Come to the Factory: A Look Inside Land O’Lakes’ Plant
The National Desk, Confident consumers piling up debt, burning through savings
Axios Twin Cities, Thousands of Minnesota union members make plans for simultaneous early March strikes
Star Tribune, Slower wage growth might be good for the economy, but not everyone is celebrating