April 13, 2012
The following papers are highlights this week in labor market policy research:
Center for American Progress
Protecting Workers and Their Families with Paid Family Leave and Caregiving Credits: Why Social Security Should Guard Against 21st Century Economic Insecurities
Ann O’Leary
The Effects of Paid Family and Medical Leave on Employment Stability and Economic Security
Heather Boushey and Sarah Jane Glynn
The State of Communities of Color in the U.S. Economy: Still Feeling the Pain Three Years into the Recovery
Christian E. Weller, Julie Ajinkya, and Jane Farrell
Center for Economic and Policy Research
The Impact on Inequality of Raising the Social Security Retirement Age
David Rosnick and Dean Baker
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Chartbook: SNAP Helps Struggling Families Put Food On The Table
Demos
Marking Time: Black Board Participation in New York City, 2.0
John Morning
Economic Policy Institute
Medicaid Cuts in Ryan Budget Would Cost Jobs In Every State
Ethan Pollack
