Presents a statistical portrait of the standard of living of America's working families. This work analyzes areas such as family income, taxes, wages, jobs, wealth and poverty, and shows how the economy is reflected in the lives of American workers.
Presents a statistical portrait of the standard of living of America's working families. This work analyzes areas such as family income, taxes, wages,...
The State of Working America, 1996-97 presents a statistical portrait of the standard of living of America's working families based on the most recent data available. By thoroughly analyzing areas such as family income, taxes, wages, jobs, wealth, and poverty, Mishel, Bernstein, and Schmitt show how the current economy is reflected in the lives of American workers. The new edition will update all statistical data and add a chapter on regional differences.
The State of Working America, 1996-97 presents a statistical portrait of the standard of living of America's working families based on the most recent...
Praise for previous editions of The State of Working America: "The State of Working America remains unrivaled as the most-trusted source for a comprehensive understanding of how working Americans and their families are faring in today's economy." Robert B. Reich"It is the inequality of wealth, argue the authors, rather than new technology (as some would have it), that is responsible for the failure of America's workplace to keep pace with the country's economic growth. The State of Working America is a well-written, soundly argued, and important reference book." Library Journal "If you want...
Praise for previous editions of The State of Working America: "The State of Working America remains unrivaled as the most-trusted source for a compreh...
The State of Working America, prepared biennially since 1988 by the Economic Policy Institute, includes a wide variety of data on family incomes, wages, taxes, unemployment, wealth, and poverty-data that enable the authors to closely examine the effect of the economy on the living standards of the American people. This edition, like the previous ones, exposes and analyzes the most recent and critical trends in the country.
Praise for previous editions of The State of Working America
"The State of Working America remains unrivaled as...
The State of Working America, prepared biennially since 1988 by the Economic Policy Institute, includes a wide variety of data on family i...
The State of Working America, prepared biennially since 1988 by the Economic Policy Institute, includes a wide variety of data on family incomes, wages, taxes, unemployment, wealth, and poverty-data that enable the authors to closely examine the effect of the economy on the living standards of the American people. This edition, like the previous ones, exposes and analyzes the most recent and critical trends in the country.
Praise for previous editions of The State of Working America
"The State of Working America remains unrivaled as...
The State of Working America, prepared biennially since 1988 by the Economic Policy Institute, includes a wide variety of data on family i...
