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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.

Current Events, Stylized Fact #1 -- Falling Middle

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
Current Events, Stylized Fact #2 -- Stalled Women

Which Family Policy is Good for Women’s Wages?

The debate over family policy is raging. Paid leave or Pre-K? I think there’s a clear winner. Continue reading Which Family Policy is Good for Women’s Wages?

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherOctober 28, 2021October 28, 2021Leave a comment
Current Events, Stylized Fact #4 -- Racial Inequality

2020 Was Normal in One Bad Way

2020 was heartbreaking. And, when it wasn’t, it was weird. Sadly, inequality kept going on. Just like normal. Continue reading 2020 Was Normal in One Bad Way

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherOctober 11, 2021Leave a comment
Current Events, Stylized Fact #1 -- Falling Middle

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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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
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Universal Pre-K as an Investment

Introducing Universal Pre-K would be costly. But, most investments are. And, the evidence suggests that this one would pay for itself. Continue reading Universal Pre-K as an Investment

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherJune 19, 2021June 19, 2021Leave a comment

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