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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

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Two Quick Links: Social Security Trust Fund & Retirement Advice

Social Security is important. Retirement preparedness is important. This post has links to content on both topics. Continue reading Two Quick Links: Social Security Trust Fund & Retirement Advice

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherAugust 31, 2021Leave a comment
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Will Cutting Unemployment Benefits Bring Workers Back?

People have been talking about the labor shortage all summer. Is it all those unemployment benefits? Maybe not. Continue reading Will Cutting Unemployment Benefits Bring Workers Back?

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherAugust 27, 2021September 10, 2021Leave a comment
Current Events, Stylized Fact #1 -- Falling Middle

A New Dimension: Time Inequality

Over the last 40 years, inequality in wages has risen. But, money isn’t everything. Enjoying your time matters too. And, time inequality may be rising. Continue reading A New Dimension: Time Inequality

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherAugust 1, 2021August 1, 2021Leave a comment
Current Events, Stylized Fact #4 -- Racial Inequality

A Life Expectancy Reversal

The U.S. was making progress on the life expectancy gap. New CDC data make it clear how perilous progress can be. Continue reading A Life Expectancy Reversal

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherJuly 23, 2021August 22, 2021Leave a comment
Current Events, Stylized Fact #1 -- Falling Middle

More Worker Quits? It’s a Good Thing.

The phrase “I Quit” has a negative connotation. But, maybe it shouldn’t. After all, for many workers it’s their best bargaining chip. Continue reading More Worker Quits? It’s a Good Thing.

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherJuly 10, 2021July 11, 2021Leave a comment
Current Events, Stylized Fact #4 -- Racial Inequality

Voter Suppression: 2020 Style

The Voting Rights Act was important. But, it lost it’s teeth in 2013, and states are starting to take advantage. Continue reading Voter Suppression: 2020 Style

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherApril 1, 2021April 1, 2021Leave a comment
Current Events, Stylized Fact #1 -- Falling Middle

Targeting Student Loan Forgiveness

Student loan forgiveness is probably a good idea. But, if not done carefully, it could benefit households already doing pretty well. Continue reading Targeting Student Loan Forgiveness

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherMarch 16, 2021March 16, 2021Leave a comment
Current Events, Stylized Fact #4 -- Racial Inequality

An Employment Situation Checkup

Believe it or not, it has been nearly a year since the COVID-19 pandemic struck the U.S. economy. Time for a checkup. Continue reading An Employment Situation Checkup

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherFebruary 15, 2021February 15, 20211 Comment
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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. Continue reading Video: The December 2020 Employment Situation

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherJanuary 8, 2021January 8, 2021Leave a comment
Current Events, Stylized Fact #4 -- Racial Inequality

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. Continue reading A Double Standard in Capitol Arrests

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021Leave a comment

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