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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.

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Get Ready for Thanksgiving Debates with 6 Simple Facts

Thanksgiving is a magical time of food, family, and…relatives debating politics? Be prepared with the facts on economic inequality from my new book. Continue reading Get Ready for Thanksgiving Debates with 6 Simple Facts

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherNovember 14, 2022November 16, 2022Leave a comment
Current Events, Stylized Fact #5 -- Super Rich

Why has Executive Pay Grown by so Ridiculously Much? Inertia Doesn’t Help.

Executive pay has outgrown wages over the last three decades. One reason: the tendency for the number of stock options to stay at rest from year to year. Continue reading Why has Executive Pay Grown by so Ridiculously Much? Inertia Doesn’t Help.

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherMay 25, 2022May 25, 2022Leave a comment
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The Unequal Price of Fighting Inflation

Fighting inflation is an important duty of the Federal Reserve. But, the pain of that fight is far from equal. Continue reading The Unequal Price of Fighting Inflation

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherFebruary 24, 2022February 24, 2022Leave a comment
Current Events, Stylized Fact #1 -- Falling Middle

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
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
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To “V” or Not to “V.” Is this a V-Shaped Recovery?

Have we had a “V-shaped” Recovery? Would you accept V-ish? Continue reading To “V” or Not to “V.” Is this a V-Shaped Recovery?

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherDecember 11, 2020December 11, 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
Stylized Fact #1 -- Falling Middle

Does Globalization Increase Inequality?

Does globalization also contribute to rising inequality in the U.S.? Its complicated. Continue reading Does Globalization Increase Inequality?

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherNovember 4, 2019December 16, 2022Leave a comment
Stylized Fact #1 -- Falling Middle

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

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherOctober 18, 2019October 18, 2019Leave a comment
Stylized Fact #1 -- 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?

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherOctober 11, 20192 Comments
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