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for 1990-2004 to examine how changes in the minimum wage affect teen employment. Spatial econometrics techniques account … for the fact that employment is correlated across states. Such correlation may exist if a change in the minimum wage in a … state affects employment not only in its own state but also in other, neighboring states. The authors show that state …
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for 1990-2004 to examine how changes in the minimum wage affect teen employment. Spatial econometrics techniques account … for the fact that employment is correlated across states. Such correlation may exist if a change in the minimum wage in a … state affects employment not only in its own state but also in other, neighboring states. The authors show that state …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009379505
Although public policy is influenced by the perception that workers worry about the impact of trade on their jobs, there is little empirical evidence on what shapes such views. This paper uses new data to examine how workers' perceptions of the impact of trade are related to their career paths,...
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returned to previous levels within a few quarters. Consequently, the total loss in employment caused by the rise in mismatch … preferences amid strong labor demand are more prominent explanations for the persistent employment shortfall vis-à-vis pre …
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Using Current Population Survey data, we assess whether and to what extent the burden of wage theft -- wage payments below the statutory minimum wage -- falls disproportionately on various demographic groups following minimum wage increases. For most racial and ethnic groups at most ages we find...
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To improve the employment rates and earnings of Americans workers, we need to create more coherent and effective …
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In this paper we will briefly review recent trends in employment outcomes for disadvantaged youth, focusing … education and employment outcomes, both among in-school youth who are at risk of dropping out and becoming disconnected as well … Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC); and 3) Specific policies to reduce barriers to employment faced by ex-offenders and non …
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attempt to assess the impact of green policies on employment. I draw two main conclusions from this exercise. First, my … small share of overall employment in the U.S, and one that has seen relatively weak growth in the last decade. Second, due …
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To improve the employment rates and earnings of Americans workers, we need to create more coherent and effective …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009546528
tempt to assess the impact of green policies on employment. I draw two main conclusions from this exercise. First, my … small share of overall employment in the U.S, and one that has seen relatively weak growth in the last decade. Second, due …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009755590