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What Does The Minimum Wage Do?, Dale Belman, Paul J. Wolfson
What Does The Minimum Wage Do?, Dale Belman, Paul J. Wolfson
Upjohn Press
This book attempts to make sense of the research on the minimum wage that began in the early 1990s. The authors look at who is affected by the minimum wage, both directly and indirectly; which observable, measurable variables (e.g., wages, employment, school enrollment) the minimum wage influences; how long it takes for the variables to respond to the minimum wage and the size and desirability of the effect; why the minimum wage has the results it does (and not others); and the workers most likely to be affected by changes to the minimum wage.
The Road Through The Rust Belt: From Preeminence To Decline To Prosperity, William M. Bowen, Editor
The Road Through The Rust Belt: From Preeminence To Decline To Prosperity, William M. Bowen, Editor
Upjohn Press
The chapters in this book explore reasons for the decline of "Rust Belt" cities and the often innovative responses of local leaders and entrepreneurs that are helping to revive these areas.
Privatizing Railroad Retirement, Steven A. Sass
Privatizing Railroad Retirement, Steven A. Sass
Upjohn Press
Sass discusses the evolution of the U.S. Railroad Retirement System and whether its ability to invest its assets in private equities offers any lessons for Social Security.
From Preschool To Prosperity: The Economic Payoff To Early Childhood Education, Timothy J. Bartik
From Preschool To Prosperity: The Economic Payoff To Early Childhood Education, Timothy J. Bartik
Upjohn Press
Bartik shows that investment in high-quality early childhood education has several long-term benefits, including higher adult earnings for program participants.
The New Scarlet Letter? Negotiating The U.S. Labor Market With A Criminal Record, Steven Raphael
The New Scarlet Letter? Negotiating The U.S. Labor Market With A Criminal Record, Steven Raphael
Upjohn Press
This book explores the difficulties facing ex-offenders as they try to enter and remain in the U.S. labor market.
Social Security And Pension Reform: International Perspectives, Marek Szczepański Editor, John A. Turner Editor
Social Security And Pension Reform: International Perspectives, Marek Szczepański Editor, John A. Turner Editor
Upjohn Press
Countries around the world are reforming their social security and pension systems. International studies often focus on social security reforms in Europe and North America, and may include Latin America. Reforms, however, are also occurring in Asia and Africa, and include reforms of voluntary and employer-provided pensions as well as social security programs. This book discusses both social security and employer-provided pension reforms, as well as reforms in most regions of the world.