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Wages
Washington, D.C., is a test case for phasing out the tipped minimum wage
Apr 12, 2024
“Now, it is leaner crews,” says one restaurant server, but a more stable income. Other states are watching how it plays out in the capital.
Wage growth outpaced inflation in March
Apr 5, 2024
That's good for workers, who have been experiencing positive real wage growth since May 2023.
Even as hourly wages outpace inflation, rising prices take a bite
Mar 12, 2024
It’s been harder for lower- and middle-income households to afford higher food, rent and gas prices without getting into debt.
How expensive fast food can explain rising economic equality
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Jan 17, 2024
Fast food workers' wages are up as much as 30% since 2020. That has had real costs for businesses, but real benefits for society.
Is the tide turning against noncompete agreements?
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Jan 15, 2024
A recent economics study seeks to quantify just how much noncompete clauses restrict worker mobility and wages.
Inflation ticked up to 3.4% in December. How are wages doing?
Jan 11, 2024
Wage growth is slowing, and those at the top of the earnings spectrum have done better than those at the lower end.
Consumers are cranky though the economy is OK
Jan 8, 2024
Worries about inflation persist even as wages are rising but will consumer sentiment improve this year?
For public good, not for profit.
Economists expect tapering job growth for December
Jan 4, 2024
November job openings also trended down but were still above pre-pandemic levels.
Wage hikes lighten the burden of inflation, but it still weighs on some workers
Dec 18, 2023
Average pay raises last year slightly outpaced inflation but the price rises of previous years are still hurting some.
What immigration actually does to jobs, wages and more
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
Dec 12, 2023
Republican lawmakers want immigration changes in exchange for Ukraine aid. What does economic research say about current policy?