Jobs and the Future of Work
Jobless men are looking for employment – we just need to help them find it
Unemployed men in the US have not given up on finding work. But they need help.
Nick Buffie graduated with a B.A. in Economics and Hispanic Literatures and Cultures from Wesleyan University. His main areas of interest include economic inequality, depressions, and equality of opportunity. Much of his research focuses on unemployment, healthcare reform, tax policy, labor policy, the public budget, and regulation of the financial sector. Nick has previously worked at Economic Policy Institute, the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, and the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Economic Growth
The US recovery: Who's been left behind?
The Center for Economic and Policy Research explores prime-age employment rates for different demographics to analyse the US recovery.
Economic Growth
Do US taxes punish the rich? Here's what the data says
Nick Buffie explores how regressive or progressive the US tax code is.
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US vs. Europe: which has the best work-life balance?
Comparing working culture across the United States and Europe.
Jobs and the Future of Work
The US labour market might be weaker than the unemployment rate suggests
A CEPR report looks at the US labour market.
Education and Skills
Extreme long-term unemployment in the US is at 'unprecendented' levels. It could pose a risk to future growth
Nick Buffie, from the Center for Economic and Policy research, looks at long-term unemployment in the US.
Economic Growth
Are we overlooking a problem in the US jobs market?
Nick Buffie, from the Center for Economic and Policy Research, explores some patterns in the US jobs market.
Jobs and the Future of Work
Skills shortage or low demand: What's causing low US employment?
Nick Buffie at the Center for Economic and Policy Research suggests that the data points to a clear answer.