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.

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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Goda, G. M. Levy, C. F. Manchester, A. Sojourner, J. Tasoff, & J. Xiao (2023) Are retirement planning tools substitutes or complements to financial capability? Journal of Economic Behavior and Organizations. 214: 561-573
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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)
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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
Goda, G. M. Levy, C. F. Manchester, A. Sojourner, J. Tasoff, & J. Xiao (2023) Are retirement planning tools substitutes or complements to financial capability? Journal of Economic Behavior and Organizations. 214: 561-573
In Published Papers
Working Papers 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
Econofact, Is Black Employment Catching Up with White Employment? (with V. Wilson)
Chair, Employment and Work Arrangements Content Panel advising the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 2026, Report (with S. Houseman, C. Muller, L. Cameron, M. Handel, E. Kelly, J. Kemp, K. Kosanovich, D. Kreisman, A. Mas, A. Mueller, D. Pedulla, C. Robertson, W. Rodgers, D. Schneider, J. Smith)
Brookings Institution. The CHIPS and Science Act is a change for business and local leaders to collaborate on a stronger child care system (with T. Bartik & K. Bolter)
RAPID. Young children, families, and our economy gain when we invest in early childhood
Chair, Employment and Work Arrangements Content Panel advising the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 2026, Report (with S. Houseman, C. Muller, L. Cameron, M. Handel, E. Kelly, J. Kemp, K. Kosanovich, D. Kreisman, A. Mas, A. Mueller, D. Pedulla, C. Robertson, W. Rodgers, D. Schneider, J. Smith)
Brookings Institution. The CHIPS and Science Act is a change for business and local leaders to collaborate on a stronger child care system (with T. Bartik & K. Bolter)
RAPID. Young children, families, and our economy gain when we invest in early childhood
Crain's Grand Rapids Business, Union leaders ‘optimistic’ about prospects in Meijer contract negotiations
Inside Climate News, UAW Settles With Big 3 U.S. Automakers, Hoping to Organize EV Battery Plants
Financial Times, Union workers score big pay gains as labour action sweeps US
Marketplace, Unemployment just hit an even lower low
Star Tribune, Strong job growth in U.S. will likely extend to Minnesota
AllNews.ch, Le solide marché de l’emploi américain reste à la merci de la Fed
Inside Climate News, UAW Settles With Big 3 U.S. Automakers, Hoping to Organize EV Battery Plants
Financial Times, Union workers score big pay gains as labour action sweeps US
Marketplace, Unemployment just hit an even lower low
Star Tribune, Strong job growth in U.S. will likely extend to Minnesota
AllNews.ch, Le solide marché de l’emploi américain reste à la merci de la Fed