Moment of Clarity
March 16, 2010
EPI Research Associate Richard Rothstein reviews a new book about the failings of No Child Left Behind. Read More
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Exporting unemploymentEconomists and American workers say Chinese currency manipulation has cost millions of jobs. |
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Unemployment hits record high in five statesThe jobless rate rose in 30 states in January, and hit new record highs in California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, as well as Washington D.C. |
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Geithner at EPIEPI recently hosted Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and his senior staff for an open discussion of the jobs crisis, financial reform and other economic topics. |
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Almost 16% of black workers are unemployedEPI's Algernon Austin recently appeared on PBS to discuss the large racial disparities in the unemployment data. |
Latest Research
An analysis of the Local Jobs for America Act
March 16, 2010
EPI Vice President Ross Eisenbrey outlines why EPI strongly supports the Local Jobs for America Act.
5.4 job seekers per job opening in January
March 9, 2010
January shows an increased number of job openings, but there remain far more job seekers.
Jobs Crisis Fact Sheet
March 8, 2010
Additional context on the country's high unemployment rate. (Updated March 2010.)
EPI’s Jobs Picture
March 5, 2010
Unemployment is unchanged in February but underemployment rises. 26.2 million Americans are now unemployed or underemployed.
Korea, Colombia and job loss
February 25, 2010
The U.S. manufacturing sector has lost nearly a third of its jobs between 2001 and 2009. International economist Robert Scott examines how proposed trade deals with Colombia and Korea could affect the job market.
Looking for blame in all the wrong places
February 25, 2010
Minimum wage increases do not cause part-time job loss.
The effects of citizenship on family income and poverty
February 24, 2010
A new paper finds that immigrant workers who are U.S. citizens enjoy higher wages and lower levels of poverty than non-citizens and that this benefit remains even after controlling for other factors.
The Economic Benefits of Immigrant Authorization
February 17, 2010
A new study co-authored by EPI board member Manuel Pastor shows substantial economic benefits of authorizing workers who are currently undocumented. The paper, which looks specifically at the 1.8 million unauthorized Latino workers in California, helps illustrate how helping these workers come "out of the shadows" can be good not just for immigrant families but also for government revenues.
Analysis & Opinion
Panel says Chinese currency manipulation costs jobs
March 15, 2010
Economists and American workers say Chinese currency manipulation has cost millions of jobs. Read More
EPI applauds Local Jobs for America Act
March 10, 2010
"Exactly the kind of bold response we need to address the worst jobs crisis since the Great Depression." Read More
California’s Day of Action highlights need for fiscal relief to state and local governments
March 5, 2010
State and local budget cuts could cost millions of jobs. Read More
An immigration system where everybody wins
February 26, 2010
A growing body of research shows that citizenship benefits both immigrant workers and U.S.-born workers, as well as the overall economy. Read More
Address jobs now, deficits later
February 25, 2010
Job creation and deficit reduction are not opposing goals. Read More
Mishel testifies before Congress on the jobs crisis
February 23, 2010
EPI President Lawrence Mishel told the House Committee on Financial Services that if Congress does not act quickly and at a sufficient scale, "high and damaging unemployment will continue for years." Read More
More than 1 million long-term unemployed could lose benefits without extension
February 22, 2010
EPI Vice President Ross Eisenbrey says an extension of unemployment benefits set to expire this month is urgently needed. Read More
RSS
EPI In The News
- Economists debate impact of temporary hiring NPR Morning Edition — Mar. 17, 2010 Read More
- Obama’s reported picks for Federal Reserve praised by economists Huffington Post — Mar. 17, 2010 Read More
- Lucky interns or exploited workers? Chronicle of Higher Education — Mar. 16, 2010 Read More
- Yes, we still do make things in America MSNBC — Mar. 16, 2010 Read More
- China’s Yuan value hits U.S. economy, two experts say Washington Times — Mar. 16, 2010 Read More
- Arizona jobless rate up 114% since the recession began Phoenix Business Journal — Mar. 12, 2010 Read More
- Opponents of Chinese currency policy are smelling blood Marketwatch — Mar. 12, 2010 Read More
- Obama outlines drive to rise U.S. exports New York Times — Mar. 12, 2010 Read More
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American factories operating near record low utilization
Manufacturing utilization has suffered a steady decline for the past decade. Read More
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March 12, 4:53pm
"The biggest myth America was sold is that you can be wealthy without making wealth."
--Leo Gerard, International President, United Steel Workers, speaking about the decline of U.S. manufacturing, March 12 at EPI's panel on Currency Manipulation.
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