Income

Black Economics Research Call: Develop a Basic Input/Output (Leontief) Model of the Black Economy in the United States

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Wouldn’t it be nice, as a Black economist, to have a model of the US Black economy? We could model many of the larger questions in Black economics. We could plug in important topics like AI, tariffs, tax legislation, or government subsidies and come out with the estimated impact on jobs, unemployment, healthcare, and income. … Read more

Black Doctors in the United States, Part 1

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Or more than you ever wanted to know about Black Doctors in the US Introduction We want to explore the current state of Black physicians in the United States in 2025. We estimate there are apporximately 75,000 Black doctors in the US in 2024. (BlackEcononmics.com) Black doctors are vital to the Black community for four … Read more

Where do Black Consumers Spend Their Money During the Holidays

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The holiday season is here. It’s time for gifts, holiday meals, and celebrations, parties, and community. The holidays are a great time to celebrate and give thanks for all we have. In this fun and joyous time of the year, we want to look at a part of the economy that affects us all.  We … Read more

US National Black Income Estimated at $1.2 to $1.4 Trillion Dollars in 2018

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Black people are a significant part of the US Economy. We are essential workers in many employment categories such as nurses, bus-drivers, government workers, teachers and warehouse workers. We are also highly visible as sports figures and entertainers. Blacks work in a wide verity of jobs and geographies. Together, we earn an estimated $1.3 Trillion … Read more