- January 17, 2023
Workers Want to Work but It’s Still Not Enough
Remember when “jobs, jobs, jobs” was a political talking point?
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- January 11, 2022
Omicron Kills Output, Spares Jobs
The dramatically-named Omicron COVID-19 variant is moving fast. If you don’t know anyone who’s had it (or been infected yourself), you probably will soon.
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- August 31, 2021
The Economics of Rudeness
You may have noticed your favorite restaurant is short on staff. The same in retail stores, hotels, and other service businesses.
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- June 29, 2021
Too Much Capital, Not Enough Labor
I try not to blame economists for being wrong. I think most try to interpret the data fairly. It’s easy to miss (or misunderstand) important information.
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- June 8, 2021
The Labor Shortage May Be Permanent
According to some business owners and Wall Street pundits, US employers can’t hire enough people because unemployment benefits are too high. We’re paying people not to work, they say.
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