This article summarizes the differences in job losses for low- and high-wage workers, showing that low-wage workers have been disproportionately affected. Tough times are even tougher for the low-wage workers:
Low Income Workers Hit Hardest by the Lockdowns
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Mark Skidmore is Professor of Economics at Michigan State University where he holds the Morris Chair in State and Local Government Finance and Policy. His research focuses on topics in public finance, regional economics, and the economics of natural disasters. Mark created the Lighthouse Economics website and blog to share economic research and information relevant for navigating tumultuous times. View more posts