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Progress-less: Understanding Some of the Economics Behind Rising Inequality

The stagnating middle class, the lack of progress by gender and race, and the rise of the rich since the 1970s

Video: The December 2020 Employment Situation

The BLS Employment Situation Summary is a useful document to try and read for yourself. This post can help.

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A Double Standard in Capitol Arrests

Apparently storming the U.S. Capitol isn’t quite as likely to get you arrested as protesting racial injustice.

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Equality of Opportunity: Part I

Defining Equality of Opportunity sounds easy. It’s not. Read on to find out why.

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To “V” or Not to “V.” Is this a V-Shaped Recovery?

Have we had a “V-shaped” Recovery? Would you accept V-ish?

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Is COVID Fueling Unequal College Enrollment?

The pandemic has been unequal in terms of health and job loss. What about college enrollment? Sadly, yes.

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The Social Security Trust Fund is Nearing the End

The Social Security Trust Fund will run out around 2034. Why are we acting like it’s Science Fiction?

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Do Republican Presidents have Better Economic Records?

People usually say Republican presidential candidates will handle the economy better. The evidence says otherwise.

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Good News, Bad News: Widows’ Poverty

The good news: older widows’ poverty rates are declining. The bad news: other single women don’t have such a rosy picture.

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The Postal Service has also Delivered Good Jobs

The postal service is a source of good jobs for men without any college education. But, it’s shrinking and under fire.

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How is the Recovery Going?

Through July 2020, we have an economic recovery occurring. But, is it equal? I’ve got good news…and bad news.

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