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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

Category: 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.

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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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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.

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Have COVID Heroes’ Incomes Soared Like Superman?

We call them heroes…and they are. But their wages are planted firmly on the ground.

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Should Health Insurance Come From Employers? Spoiler Alert: No.

Lot’s of things in this crazy world don’t make sense. Employer-sponsored health insurance is one of them.

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Coronavirus Targets the Economically Vulnerable

The economically vulnerable always suffer the most in an economic emergency. Coronavirus is no different.

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Inequality in Life…and Life Expectancy

The only thing worse than inequality in life may be inequality in death. Rising life expectancy inequality suggests it’s happening.

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The Falling Middle: What to Do?

Now that you know about the falling middle, the obvious question is: what do to about it?

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Does Globalization Increase Inequality?

Does globalization also contribute to rising inequality in the U.S.? Its complicated.

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A Hard Bargain

Technology is not the only reason workers’ wages have suffered. Lower bargaining power isn’t helping either.

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