The Role of Labor Market Regulation in Rebuilding Economic Opportunity in the United States

作者: Annette Bernhardt

DOI: 10.1177/0730888412445644

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摘要: In the search for policy solutions to rising inequality and precariousness in United States, this essay argues central role of labor market regulation. It presents research evidence a three-pronged approach: (a) strengthening floor standards (wages, health safety, right organize chief among them); (b) vigorously enforcing that floor; (c) leveraging government contracting grants build base good jobs on top floor. The concludes getting scale current political climate will require ratcheting up from state local campaigns federal reform.

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