Wages and Benefits

Wages and Benefits

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Wage initiative delivers monthly boost to more than 200 local early childhood educators

February 12, 2026

Research Highlights

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How peer groups affect the gender-wage gap (and life) after the MBA

October 13, 2025

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Employers' negotiating separately with each worker fuels gender pay gap

June 13, 2025

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Sick-leave mandates can help low-wage workers work more hours

April 29, 2024

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Commentary & Analysis

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Analysis: State incentives for Ford battery plant in Michigan should yield solid returns

Timothy J. Bartik

November 20, 2023

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Brad J. Hershbein

Senior Economist and Deputy Director of Research

BlueSky

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Stephen A. Woodbury

Senior Economist

Susan N. Houseman

Senior Economist

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