Tag:labor
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Why Is There a Labor Shortage?
Early retirements, migration, career reassessments, and childcare problems explain a lot.
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When McDonalds Came to Denmark
The story of why McDonalds pays Danish workers $22/hr.
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August Job Growth Was Twice as Fast in States That Retained UI
More evidence mounts against the unemployment benefit cuts.
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The Department of Labor Should Overhaul the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program
The current survey was designed for a single use: determining wages for guest worker visa programs. Yet occupational earnings data have a deeper origin and purpose in full-employment planning.
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Childcare Disruptions Remain a Recovery Bottleneck
Childcare disruptions are still way higher than before the pandemic.
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What Is Going On With Inflation? Vacations and Chips.
Airlines, hotels, and used cars make up 65% of the inflation bump.
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What Michal Kalecki Meant by Full Employment
It is not about the employment level. It is about holdout power.
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Big Increase in Jobseekers Who Are Finding Jobs
Gross labor flows tell a more detailed story of the labor market.
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Clearing Up Confusions About the PRO Act
The ABC Test is not really being implemented, though it should be!
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The Fight For Full Employment Starts Now
This time, let's err on the side of overheating for once.
