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Progress-less: On Economic Inequality in the U.S.

From gender, to race, to the declining middle class, a discussion economic inequality in the U.S.

Category: Stylized Fact #1 — Falling Middle

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Current Events, Stylized Fact #1 -- Falling Middle

Whose Job is AI Coming for First?

Which jobs is AI coming for? Like always, it ain’t the high paying ones. Continue reading Whose Job is AI Coming for First?

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherFebruary 6, 2023February 6, 2023Leave a comment
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Can the American Dream be Measured? Challenge Accepted!

Can you quantify the American Dream? I tried, and didn’t exactly love what I found. Continue reading Can the American Dream be Measured? Challenge Accepted!

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherSeptember 30, 2022September 30, 2022Leave a comment
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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. Continue reading Who Won the Race Between Wages and Inflation?

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherJanuary 3, 2022January 3, 2022Leave a comment
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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. Continue reading Elasticity: It’s for More than Just Socks

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherNovember 20, 2021November 20, 2021Leave a comment
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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. Continue reading Is Nomadland that Common?

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherSeptember 21, 2021September 21, 2021Leave a comment
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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
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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
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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
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Current Events, Stylized Fact #1 -- Falling Middle

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. Continue reading The Postal Service has also Delivered Good Jobs

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020Leave a comment
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Current Events, Stylized Fact #1 -- Falling Middle

You’ve Been Screwed by Inequality Too.

We’d like to think that when our economy grows, that we all see that growth. But, that isn’t what’s happening. Continue reading You’ve Been Screwed by Inequality Too.

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherAugust 2, 2020September 30, 2021Leave a comment

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