Sandra Black | Econofact

Labor Markets

What Happened To Women’s Rising Participation in the Workforce?

December 6, 2017

The Issue:

For decades, the share of women who are employed was steadily rising in the United States, contributing to economic growth and serving as a countervailing force to a slow decline in the share employed among men. In recent years however, the upward trend among women has reversed: Labor force participation ...
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Labor Markets

Where Have All the (Male) Workers Gone?

July 10, 2017

The Issue:

Does the unemployment rate of 4.4 percent provide an accurate picture of the health of the United States’ economy? This is almost a full percentage point below its pre-recession average. But the unemployment rate only accounts for those who are actively looking for a job. If an unemployed worker becomes ...
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Social Policy

The Economic Case for Sentencing Reform

May 19, 2017

The Issue:

On May 10, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a directive instructing federal prosecutors to "charge and pursue the most serious, readily provable offense" in all but exceptional cases. The action constitutes a reversal of the 2013 directive issued by former Attorney General Eric Holder who had instructed ...
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Governance

Rules, Regulations, and Social Benefits

March 8, 2017

The Issue:

Over 90 regulations have been delayed, suspended or reversed by federal agencies and the Republican-controlled Congress since President Trump took office. The new administration has undertaken to undo many of the rules and regulations put in place under the Obama administration. And, if the direction of ...
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