Ever since April’s disappointing jobs report—which showed an increase of only 260,000 jobs against projections of over 1 million—economists, labor market specialists, and employers have all been trying to locate the source of workers’ unwillingness to return to work. By now, the concert of variables are familiar to most—the generous unemployment supplement, lack of access to childcare, fear of the virus, and inadequate pay. What has gone largely unobserved in this raging debate, however, is another … Continue reading →

Faced with a growing number of ransomware attacks in the US, companies and other entities must balance the ethics of engaging with cyber criminals and the economic impact of refusing to. Until the US government creates a clear policy framework for responding to this issue, hackers will continue to reap the benefits. The federal government … Continue reading →

The “Pink Tax” is the notion that a system of discriminatory pricing of products and services that is based solely on gender costs the average woman over $1,300 a year. While many products are not marketed specifically for women or men, manufactures use gender-normative sales practices like bright pink or purple packaging and sweet scents … Continue reading →

Due to the stresses that the pandemic placed on health and employment, older workers have left the workforce at a higher rate and a younger age. These workers have been forced into an early retirement whether or not they were ready for it, risking long-term financial insecurity for themselves and reduced economic growth for the country.  … Continue reading →

Introduction Presidential transitions are a cumbersome and complex process, as presidents must make an inordinate number of bureaucratic appointments, closely review and revise the actions of their predecessors, and handle a host of other administrative and legislative tasks. While each of these processes are undoubtedly necessary for a new president, nearly all are being conducted … Continue reading →