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Brookings 2019 Trends to Watch

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The Brookings Institute is a large and influential DC public policy think tank. The report is targeted at government policy makers and lists the issues Brookings experts "expect will shape the world this year and the solutions to address them." And one trend and related analysis really jumped out at us. 

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How Many Employees Will Small Business Layoff?

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Based on an industry by industry analysis of small business employment, our base case estimate is employer small businesses will layoff about 21 million employees through July (1).    Under the base case estimate, the overall U.S. unemployment rate would likely increase to about 22% (3).     Notes: 1. 

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Purpose and a Paycheck and the New Retirement

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The book also contains an analysis of the economic impact of an aging society as well as policy suggestions on how to deal with ageism and other age related issues. Throughout the book Farrell includes personal stories of people who’ve successfully continued working well past the traditional retirement age.

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Aspen Institute and Cornell Release Gig Economy Data Hub

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The Data Hub is designed for a wide range of users interested in the gig economy, whether they are looking for a quick answer or in-depth analysis. Users can also find links to published reports and publicly available datasets to engage in further research. There’s obviously a lot of confusion around the size and scope of the gig economy.

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Do Uber Drivers Only Make $3.37 Per Hour? (The Quick Answer is No)

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A study on ridesharing drivers -  The Economics of Ride-Hailing: Driver Revenue, Expenses and Taxes - was released last week by the MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research. The only problem was their analysis was flawed, something they conceded this week.  per hour was widely covered in the press.

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Study: Uber Drivers on Average Earn $11.77 Per Hour

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T he Economic Policy Institute (EPI) , a DC non-profit think tank, recently released a study showing the average Uber driver earns $11.77   The study -  Uber and the Labor Market  - is based on a detailed analysis of driver income and expenses.  per hour after expenses.  per hour in passenger fares. . 

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Is America "The World's First Poor Rich Country"?

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He sums up his analysis by saying the U.S.   The book got a lot of play in policy circles. Second, Americans bear the risks of paying those unaffordable costs to an extreme degree, bearing the risks that institutions should, and so those risks are now ruinously high. is the New American Aristocracy. The  The 9.9%

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