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Meanwhile, 43 percent of workers who didn't change jobs (and 37 percent of all workers studied) endured reductions in real wages, most of which were quite severe.
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According to a National Bureau of Economic Research paper, 43% of workers who did not change jobs and 37% of all workers studied experienced real wage reductions.
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{ "statistic": "43% of workers who didn't change jobs; 37% of all workers studied", "referenced_document": "National Bureau of Economic Research paper" } - UUID
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- September 17, 2026 at 10:05 PM (3 weeks ago)
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https://reason.com/2026/09/17/the-fed-cant-fight-inflation-alone-will-congress-do-its-part
The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates to combat inflation, but the author argues that Congress must also address government spending and the national debt for these efforts to be effective. The article highlights the impact of inflation on real wages and proposes solutions for Congress.
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