Quarterback Matthew Stafford went from having zero playoff wins to being a Super Bowl Champion. Circumstances matter.
It Must Workout, because the U.S. Labor Market is Tight
Job openings are high and unemployment is low. With inflation looming, this tight labor market better fuel wage growth.
The Unequal Price of Fighting Inflation
Fighting inflation is an important duty of the Federal Reserve. But, the pain of that fight is far from equal.
Why I Worry about an Affirmative Action Ban
Affirmative Action is under legal threat. What does it do, and how should we think about its future?
Who Won the Race Between Wages and Inflation?
Inflation was a big topic in 2021. But how damaging inflation is to workers depends on a race between it and wages.
Give the Gift of Financial Security this Holiday Season
This holiday season give a gift that money can’t buy. Financial Security.
Elasticity: It’s for More than Just Socks
You’d think food delivery drivers would see huge increases in earnings during the pandemic, as demand increased. But, you’d be wrong. Why? Elasticity.
Which Family Policy is Good for Women’s Wages?
The debate over family policy is raging. Paid leave or Pre-K? I think there’s a clear winner.
2020 Was Normal in One Bad Way
2020 was heartbreaking. And, when it wasn’t, it was weird. Sadly, inequality kept going on. Just like normal.
Is Nomadland that Common?
Nomadland made waves for its depiction of older Americans in unstable economic circumstances. The truth is: it’s not that uncommon.