Doug Hall
Director of the Economic Analysis and Research Network (EARN)
Publications by Doug Hall
Blog
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March 5, 2013 | A $10.10 minimum wage would give economy (and more low-wage workers) a bigger boost
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Feb. 14, 2013 | Who would be affected by President Obama’s proposed minimum wage increase?
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Feb. 13, 2013 | President Obama throws his support behind increasing the minimum wage
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Jan. 31, 2013 | How raising Maryland’s minimum wage will benefit workers and boost the state’s economy
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July 19, 2012 | Nearly 3 years, and counting: Minimum wage increase helps working families and the economy
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May 25, 2012 | Increasing New Jersey’s minimum wage helps the economy and the state’s lower-income earners
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March 16, 2012 | Wisconsin one year later
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Feb. 3, 2012 | ‘Increase and Index the Minimum Wage Week’
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Nov. 21, 2011 | America’s infrastructure — ticking time bombs in every state
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Nov. 3, 2011 | As the manufacturing sector goes, so goes America?
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Oct. 25, 2011 | State “jobs deficits” both a sign of and cause of slow recovery
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Oct. 13, 2011 | Persistent and acute state budget deficits? It’s (still) the economy
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Sept. 27, 2011 | State unemployment trends — spinning our wheels and spinning the data
Report
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March 13, 2013 | Raising the federal minimum wage to $10.10 would give working families, and the overall economy, a much-needed boost
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Feb. 7, 2013 | Reducing U.S. trade deficits will generate a manufacturing-based recovery for the United States and Ohio: Ending currency manipulation by China and others is the place to start
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Nov. 15, 2012 | Pulling Apart: A state-by-state analysis of income trends
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Oct. 16, 2012 | Paid sick days: Measuring the small cost for New York City businesses
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Aug. 14, 2012 | How raising the federal minimum wage would help working families and give the economy a boost
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Jan. 30, 2012 | The benefits of raising Illinois’ minimum wage: An increase would help working families and the state economy
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Jan. 18, 2012 | Oregon retirement security: How are retirement needs being met now and in the future?
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April 28, 2011 | Distressed States
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March 31, 2011 | Paid Sick Days: Measuring the small costs for Connecticut businesses
Economic snapshot
Economic Indicators
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May 17, 2013 | Ongoing disaster evident in too many states
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April 19, 2013 | State economies navigating troubled waters as federal sequestration takes a toll
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March 29, 2013 | State policymakers should avoid adding to austerity imposed by sequestration
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March 18, 2013 | Most states on a positive path, though sequestration’s impact could derail recovery
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Jan. 18, 2013 | Status quo not good enough for state economies either
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Dec. 21, 2012 | Poor policy choices could derail ‘middling’ recovery
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Nov. 20, 2012 | State recoveries continue, but smart policy choices remain critical
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Oct. 19, 2012 | Most states experience positive economic trends, but threats loom
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Sept. 21, 2012 | State economies need help getting to the express lane
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July 20, 2012 | Treading water: Some states risk going under
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June 15, 2012 | State employment numbers echo slow national growth for May
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May 18, 2012 | Recovery continues, led by strong manufacturing growth
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April 20, 2012 | State employment trends positive, but slowing
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March 13, 2012 | State-level data confirm nationwide recovery
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Jan. 24, 2012 | State unemployment trends: Every silver lining has a cloud
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Dec. 20, 2011 | Apparent good news a mirage for many states
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Nov. 22, 2011 | State jobs data calls for ‘super shift’ to job creation
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Oct. 21, 2011 | State employment trends stuck in neutral (or reverse)
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Sept. 22, 2011 | Weak economic recovery reflected in high state-level poverty and child poverty rates
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Sept. 16, 2011 | Four in 10 state economies heading in wrong direction
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July 22, 2011 | Job growth retreats in some states, mirrors national trend
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April 19, 2011 | Nine states still struggle with double-digit unemployment
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March 25, 2011 | State-level unemployment data shows little change in February
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Jan. 25, 2011 | Three years since start of Great Recession, 10 states still have double-digit unemployment
Commentary
May 19, 2011 | Increasing the minimum wage is smart for families and the economy
Oct. 8, 2009 | EARN conference showcases progressive state policy agendas