Report
California Teacher Pay: Decades of Falling Behind
Explore the alarming issue of California teacher pay falling behind over the decades. Learn why this trend is detrimental to student outcomes and the education system.
Wages and Benefits
Article • Data Bytes
Unemployment Edges Down in December, as Economy Adds 256,000 Jobs
Uncover the latest on job growth, unemployment, wage growth, and more in the December Jobs Report review.
Article
November 2024 Jobs Preview: What to Expect
A comprehensive preview of the November 2024 jobs report. Discover the impact of the Boeing strike and hurricanes on employment trends.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Three Additional Points on the NY Times’ Piece on Blah Voters
The NY Times tells readers that voters feel ‘blah’ about the state of the economy. What are they missing in this analysis?
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Four More Items in the Wages Outpacing Prices Debate
Report
Before and After the Pandemic: Income Volatility, Health Care Affordability, and Debt
Exploring the impact of income volatility: delve into the reasons behind fluctuating incomes and their consequences on households.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
The Biden-Harris Job Boom
Article
Latino Immigrants Do Many of the Most Dangerous Jobs
Discover the alarming truth about workplace fatalities among Latino workers and the steps needed to improve workplace safety.
Report
The Disability and Economic Justice Chartbook
Explore the intersection of disability justice and economic justice, and the importance of recognizing the economic inequalities faced by disabled individuals.
Teacher Pay Rises—But Not Enough to Shrink Pay Gap
New report exposes the widening pay gap for teachers. Explore the state-level estimates and the largest disparities in pay.
