Nick Bloom

New Capabilities

As of May 2026: Leading researcher on remote work and fertility

The United States has been having fewer babies every year since 2007. Recessions make it worse, so when the worst economic shock in decades hit in 2020, demographers expected another steep drop.

Updated May 30

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As of May 2026: Leading academic voice arguing remote work, not AI, explains the productivity gains

For most of the 2010s, American workers produced about 1% more output per hour each year. Since the third quarter of 2022, that figure has roughly doubled. The Federal Reserve confirmed this week that the 2% annual pace has now held for nearly four years.

Updated May 15