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AAPIClassUnited StatesWage InequalityWorkers Asian Americans Have the Lowest Incomes in Mississippi; Highest in New Jersey

Asian Americans have the highest median household income of the major racial and ethnic groups in the United States. This is partially the result of an immigration process that has favored Asian immigrants with higher levels of educational attainment.

Algernon Austin / May 18, 2023

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AAPIEconomic Crisis and RecoveryEmployee BenefitsFamily PolicyPaid LeaveTeachersWorkers Care-Related Part-Time Employment: The Case for Federally Guaranteed Paid Family and Medical Leave

The U.S. is one of only six countries worldwide that does not mandate some form of paid leave. Paid family and medical leave is a critical benefit that typically guarantees eligible workers up to 12 weeks of paid leave.

Julie Yixia Cai Tori Coan / May 15, 2023

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AAPIDisabilityGenderInequalityJobsYouth Are Young Men Falling Behind Young Women? The NEET Rate Helps Shed Light on the Matter

Are young men falling behind young women? The idea that they are has become somewhat commonplace in headlines in recent years, particularly in stories that highlight the gender gap in post-secondary enrollment.

Julie Yixia Cai Emma Curchin Tori Coan Shawn Fremstad / March 30, 2023

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AAPIAbortionDisabilityHealth and Social ProgramsInequalityUnited States How Restricting Reproductive Rights Hurts People with Disabilities: A Review of Research Findings

This article documents the prevalence of disability among women of reproductive age by state, disability status, type of disability, and income.

Annabel Utz / August 17, 2022