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Economics in Brief: New Study Argues for End of Tipped Minimum Wage

How Oral Histories Can Spark Dialogue Across Communities

Economics in Brief: New York Legalizes Marijuana, Will Expunge Records

Economics in Brief: Reparations in Chicago?

Economics in Brief: IRS, Facing Massive Backlog, Delays Tax Deadline

Economics in Brief: Ex Mayor Who Advocated for Guaranteed Income to Advise California Governor

Economics in Brief: Results From Stockton’s Basic Income Experiment

Economics in Brief: Amazon Changed Traffic Light Timing During Union Drive

Economics in Brief: Women Are Disappearing From the Workforce at a Concerning Rate

Economics in Brief: Small Businesses Happy With PPP Loans from CDFIs

Protestors rally for a $15 minimum wage in Minneapolis on April 15, 2015, as part of a nationwide action to demand a $15 minimum wage. Two years later, Minneapolis voted to raise the minimum wage to $15.

Economics in Brief: Congress Tries Again to Raise the Minimum Wage

Economics in Brief: AOC Joins Picket Line for Hunts Point Produce Market Strike

Economics in Brief: Unemployment Is Back to August 2020 Levels

Economics in Brief: $2,000 Checks Are the New Senate’s First Priority

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