June 14, 2021
David Deming on why manufacturing jobs are no longer a straightforward path to the middle class, and why investments in public colleges can help more people get well-paying jobs in a changing economy.
June 3, 2021
Despite high returns to education, decades of declining taxpayer support have allowed public colleges to fall into disrepair, just like our buildings, bridges and roads.
April 1, 2021
The most cited unemployment rate does not capture the full extent of weakness in the labor market — and this is a bigger issue in recessions.
December 13, 2020
Jesse Rothstein at UC Berkley and Michael Klein discuss the persistent effects of long-term unemployment.
May 26, 2020
Hispanic workers fill many low-wage essential jobs and face added challenges and risks by having low bargaining power to advocate for safer work conditions.
March 30, 2020
Low-wage hourly service workers immediately experienced drastically reduced work hours and layoffs. Few have begun to receive government support measures.
January 13, 2020
There is evidence that the impact of increased enforcement and deportations had ripple effects on the employment and safety net participation of citizens.
March 8, 2019
Skill requirements increased for many job openings during the recession. As the economy recovered employers have been lowering them to fill open positions.