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.
Category: Stylized Fact #1 — Falling Middle
Have COVID Heroes’ Incomes Soared Like Superman?
We call them heroes…and they are. But their wages are planted firmly on the ground. Continue reading Have COVID Heroes’ Incomes Soared Like Superman?
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. Continue reading Should Health Insurance Come From Employers? Spoiler Alert: No.
Coronavirus Targets the Economically Vulnerable
The economically vulnerable always suffer the most in an economic emergency. Coronavirus is no different. Continue reading Coronavirus Targets the Economically Vulnerable
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. Continue reading Inequality in Life…and Life Expectancy
The Falling Middle: What to Do?
Now that you know about the falling middle, the obvious question is: what do to about it? Continue reading The Falling Middle: What to Do?
Does Globalization Increase Inequality?
Does globalization also contribute to rising inequality in the U.S.? Its complicated. Continue reading Does Globalization Increase Inequality?
A Hard Bargain
Technology is not the only reason workers’ wages have suffered. Lower bargaining power isn’t helping either. Continue reading A Hard Bargain
Polarization and the Falling Middle
Machines are good at routine tasks. This fact has spelled trouble for middle-income workers. Continue reading Polarization and the Falling Middle
Is Technology Biased?
One culprit for slow growth among middle-income workers could be technology, which tends to benefit some workers more than others. Continue reading Is Technology Biased?