There is a way to distill down this kind of information — but Republicans and conservatives don’t even bother trying because they 1) don’t reach enough people and 2) aren’t all that well versed themselves in the realities of economics and policy.
Here is a two-part post from the National Center for Policy Analysis — click on the headlines to read the full articles:
Why Is Wage Growth So Slow? Part I
Wages have grown at a mere 2 percent a year since 2012. But this does not mean employers are being stingy. There are many factors attributable to slow wage growth, including the burgeoning cost of employer-provided benefits, such as health insurance, worker\’s comp and unemployment insurance. This takes a bite out of workers’ wages.
Why Is Wage Growth So Slow? Part II
While some policymakers may just shrug and insist that slow wage and GDP growth are the “new normal,” others seem to believe that simply waving the magic $15 minimum wage wand will fix everything. Both are wrong. Here is what could and should be done, regardless of what side of the political aisle we’re on.
Here is more from the author in part two:
Here is what could and should be done, regardless of what side of the political aisle we’re on:
Corporate tax reform now…
Wage and benefit flexibility now…
Flexible health plans now…
Less regulatory burden now…
Support high-paying jobs…
