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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 #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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Equality of Opportunity: Part II

Defining equal opportunity is hard. But, this post tries to do it and then look at data to see if the U.S. has it. Spoiler: it doesn’t. Continue reading Equality of Opportunity: Part II

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherJune 7, 2021Leave a comment
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Saving for Two: Avoiding a Common Retirement Mistake

Screwing up retirement savings is an equal opportunity proposition. End up on the right side of retirement inequality with a relatively painless step — talk to your partner! Continue reading Saving for Two: Avoiding a Common Retirement Mistake

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherMay 23, 2021May 24, 20211 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
Stylized Fact #4 -- Racial Inequality

Race, Unions, and MLK

MLK and labor unions may not seem to have a lot in common. But they do, and new organizing activity could help Black workers. Continue reading Race, Unions, and MLK

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherJanuary 20, 2021January 20, 2021Leave a 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

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