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The New Challenges to Economic Equity in 2023


Abstract: For many workers, the benefits of the strong U.S. labor market weren’t felt equally last year. Recent headwinds may create new challenges for vulnerable workers in 2023.

Keywords: economic equity; labor markets; inflation; interest rates; monetary policy; structural barriers to employment;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Source: On the Economy

Publication Date: 2023-02-21

Note: This post is the first in a four-part series titled “The State of Economic Equity.” Written by Institute for Economic Equity staff, this series examines the challenges facing vulnerable workers in 2023 and the opportunities that more equitable participation in the economy may provide.