Dave Senf has been a labor market analyst with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for 10 years. His main responsibilities are short-term and long-term industry and occupational employment projections. He is also a regular contributor to the Minnesota Employment Review and TRENDS. He co-authored the agency’s contribution to the 2002 Economic Report to the Governor. Dave has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Montana and a master’s degree from Colorado State University in Fort Collins. He has been involved with research in regional economics since 1978 and worked for a consulting firm and at the University of Minnesota during the 1980s. dave.senf@state.mn.us
Recent articles
A Look at Occupational Data March 2013 - MN Economic Trends
Government Employment in Minnesota December 2011 - MN Economic Trends
Measuring Inflation September 2011 - MN Economic Trends
From Boom to Bust June 2011 - MN Economic Trends
This Time, No Minnesota Miracle March 2011 - MN Economic Trends
Coming Up Short December 2010 - MN Economic Trends
(Temporary) Help Wanted September 2010 - MN Employment Review
The Great Recession Lives Up to Its Name September 2010 - MN Employment Review
New Index Provides More Timely Information May 2010 - MN Employment Review
A Long and Winding Road March 2010 - MN Economic Trends
Anatomy of a Recovery December 2009 - MN Economic Trends
Minnesota Job Outlook November 2009 - MN Employment Review
The Great Recession? Time Will Tell September 2009 - Mn Economic Trends
As Bad As It Gets August 2009 - MN Employment Review
The Recession Hits Home June 2009 - MN Economic Trends
From Candle Makers to Computer Software Engineers March 2009 - MN Economic Trends
Tracking Occupational Trends in the New Millenium May 2008 - MN Economic Trends