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Wages, Income, Wealth

Our researchers and regional economists examine wage trends in the Ninth District and income inequality and wealth gaps across the nation in data-driven articles and academic papers.

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Urban-Biased Growth: A Macroeconomic AnalysisFabian Eckert | University of California, San Diego

Sharat Ganapati | Georgetown University

Conor Walsh | Visiting Scholar, Institute
October 30, 2025
Research
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Large-Scale Public Hiring, Wages, and Community Outcomes: Evidence from the Works Progress AdministrationAyushi Narayan | Economist, Community Development and Engagement
October 22, 2025
Research
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Tax data reveal rewards and risks of self-employmentJeff Horwich | Senior Economics Writer
September 19, 2025
Article
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What happened to the college wage premium?Lisa Camner McKay | Senior Writer, Institute
September 8, 2025
Article
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New moms “opt down” to lower-paying firmsJeff Horwich | Senior Economics Writer
August 21, 2025
Article
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How our peers influence marriage ratesLisa Camner McKay | Senior Writer, Institute
August 12, 2025
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Spatial Structural ChangeFabian Eckert | University of California, San DiegoMichael Peters | Visiting Scholar, Institute
June 23, 2025
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Saving for retirement in AmericaLisa Camner McKay | Senior Writer, Institute
April 14, 2025
Article
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Year in review: Summary of 2024 Institute Working PapersLisa Camner McKay | Senior Writer, Institute
January 28, 2025
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The Parenthood Gap: Firms and Earnings Inequality After Kids

Rebecca Jack | University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Daniel Tannenbaum | University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Brenden Timpe | Visiting Scholar, Institute
January 15, 2025
Research
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Institute update: The IDDA road showLisa Camner McKay | Senior Writer, Institute
September 25, 2024
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BRENDEN TIMPE, Assistant Professor of Economics, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Scholar spotlight: Brenden TimpeTu-Uyen Tran | Senior Writer
September 25, 2024
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