Monday, August 20, 2012

Why aren't our incomes growing anymore?

The New York Times has a few theories, among them:

  1. Automation and computers
  2. Global competition
  3. Demographics
  4. Deregulation
  5. Slowdown in educational attainment
  6. Family structure

The Times is asking readers to vote on the factors that they consider most important. Definitely worth a read — see all 12 theories on income stagnation and make your picks here.

Posted at 8:28 PM 81 notes Tags: economy news

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    You want to know why incomes aren’t growing anymore? Lack of regulation and good old-fashioned greed. According to the...
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    True
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    Oddly enough, automation is one of our biggest downfalls…yet one of our most effective motivators…true.story.
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