Crunch: If the Economy's Doing So Well, Why Do I Feel So Squeezed? (And Other Unsolved Economic Mysteries) (AGENCY/DISTRIBUTED) - Softcover
Inhaltsangabe
Is Social Security really going bust, and what does that mean to me? If I hire an immigrant, am I hurting a native-born worker? How much can presidents really affect economic outcomes? Why does the stock market go up when employment declines? What's a ""living wage?"" Why do I feel so squeezed?
If you'd like to know the answers to these questions, premier economist Jared Bernstein is here to help. In ""Crunch"" he answers these as well as dozens of others he has fielded from working Americans by email, on blogs, and at events where he speaks. Chances are if there's a stumper you've always wanted to ask an economist, it's solved in this book.
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Reseña del editor
In this lively and irreverent tour through everyday economic mysteries, premier economist Jared Bernstein helps readers decode economic "analysis", navigate through murky ethical quandaries, and make sound economic decisions that reflect their deepest aspirations for themselves, their families, and their country.
Chances are, if there’s a stumper you’ve always wanted to ask an economist, it’s solved in this book. Think of it as a chance to hang out with someone who likes to tackle everyday mysteries and promises to try to answer you straight, no jargon allowed. So go ahead: fire away. You and your fellow citizens will be glad you asked.
Biografía del autor
Jared Bernstein is senior fellow and director of the Living Standards Program at the Economic Policy Institute in Washington, DC. His areas of research include income and wage inequality, technology’s impact on wages and employment, low-wage labour markets and poverty, minimum wage analysis, and international comparisons. He holds a Ph.D. in Social Welfare from Columbia University and lives in Washington, DC.
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