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Unemployment Edges Down in December, as Economy Adds 256,000 Jobs
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A comprehensive preview of the November 2024 jobs report. Discover the impact of the Boeing strike and hurricanes on employment trends.
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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?
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Four More Items in the Wages Outpacing Prices Debate
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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.
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The Biden-Harris Job Boom
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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.
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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.
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Unemployment Edges Down to 4.2 Percent in August. Economy Creates 142,000 Jobs
August jobs report: Unemployment rate drops to 4.2%, easing concerns about a possible recession. Learn more.
