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# Timothy J. Bartik

(1952)   Economist

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Timothy J. Bartik is an economist, best known for *Jobs for the Poor*.

## Quick Facts About Timothy J. Bartik

Born October 1, 1952

Profession Economist

Notable works Jobs for the Poor

## About Timothy J. Bartik

Timothy J. Bartik is an American economist who specializes in regional economics, public finance, urban economics, labor economics, and labor demand policies. He is a senior economist at the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

##  Quotes by Timothy J. Bartik

> [I can be the most skilled person in the world, but if everyone else at my firm lacks skills, my employer is…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/timothy-j-bartik/i-can-be-the-most-skilled-person-in-the-world-but-if-everyone-else-at/)

Timothy J. Bartik

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> [I think the research evidence on the benefits of early childhood programs for the local economy is extremely strong. However, the moral…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/timothy-j-bartik/i-think-the-research-evidence-on-the-benefits-of-early-childhood/)

Timothy J. Bartik

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