Sunday, September 18, 2011

Why Some Men Earn Less Than They Did 40 Years Ago : NPR

Why Some Men Earn Less Than They Did 40 Years Ago : NPR: "Last Tuesday, the government's annual poverty and income report revealed that the earnings of male workers in the middle of the income ladder are lower today than they were almost 40 years ago.

In 1973, the median male worker earned just over $49,000 when adjusted for inflation, while in 2010 that worker made about $1,500 less. Yet, in the same period, the output of the economy has more than doubled, and the productivity of workers has risen steadily."

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