Ron Hetrick

Ron Hetrick

economist United States

Ron Hetrick is a senior labor economist at Lightcast, where he focuses on labor market data and trends. He has highlighted the potential risks associated with uncertainty in the job market, particularly due to the ongoing federal layoffs, which could lead to a slowdown in economic activity as individuals and businesses adjust to changing circumstances.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
305,934
Power
18,479$
Sentiment
5.47
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 5.50 0.08% +10% 331,002,651 290,122 $21,000,000 18,406$
Guatemala 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 17,915,568 15,813 $82,000 72$
Totals 3 348,918,219 305,935 $21,082,000 18,478$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Ron Hetrick, a former BLS employee and analyst, is now the labor economist at Lightcast. 6

CNN: Get ready for more employment data revisions

United States United States: Senior labor economist Ron Hetrick explained that lowering the interest rate signals it's time to start the economic engine again. 5

CNN: What the latest jobs report means for you … buckle up