How to end low-wage work forever
A policy that is direct, efficient, and life-changing| agglomerations.substack.com
A policy that is direct, efficient, and life-changing| agglomerations.substack.com
Download the Analysis Download Originally published on Agglomerations, the Substack newsletter from the Economic Innovation Group. By Ben Glasner and Adam Ozimek Few goals command more bipartisan support than raising the pay of low-wage workers. Across all levels of government and across both political parties, the promise of [...] The post How to end low-wage work forever appeared first on Economic Innovation Group.| Economic Innovation Group
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“American steelworkers, auto workers, farmers and skilled craftsmen… They watched in anguish as foreign leaders have stolen our jobs, foreign cheaters have ransacked our factories and foreign scavengers have torn apart our once beautiful American dream.” — President Donald Trump announcing his tariff strategy in a Rose Garden| Agglomerations
Proponents claim that adding more work requirements for programs like food stamps (SNAP) and Medicaid will lead to higher levels of employment among low-income adults. But EPI’s research shows that this will not address the underlying challenges these adults face in seeking employment. Such requirements will only curb access to food and health care for many benefit recipients.| Economic Policy Institute
Trouble comes when Democrats try to do everything everywhere all at once.| www.nytimes.com
