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Off the sidelines and into the low-hire economy

More Americans are diving back into the job hunt despite “ugliest” labor market in years

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Jeff Horwich

Jeff HorwichSenior Economics Writer

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Off the sidelines and into the low-hire economy

More Americans are diving back into the job hunt despite “ugliest” labor market in years

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Lisa Camner McKay

Lisa Camner McKaySenior Writer, Institute

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American neighborhoods are segregated by income. What does that mean for the future of income inequality, neighborhoods, and children?

Both income inequality and residential segregation have increased, leaving some neighborhoods trapped in poverty

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