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Men’s Employment Crisis: Only 41% Experienced Steady Careers

In a groundbreaking study by Penn State and Ohio University (The Myth of Men’s Stable, Continuous Labor Force Attachment: Multitrajectories of U.S. Baby Boomer Men’s Employment by Adrianne Frech, Jane Lankes, Sarah Damaske, and Adrienne Ohler), researchers have unveiled the complex nature of
November 16, 2023

Executive Directive 7: A Step Towards Housing Reform in LA

In response to Los Angeles’ severe housing crisis—one of the worst among major U.S. cities— and state pressure, Mayor Karen Bass introduced Executive Directive 7. This surprising executive action aims to cut bureaucratic obstacles and stimulate housing development across all income brackets. Background
November 9, 2023
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Growing MKE: Milwaukee’s Clever Zoning Reform

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is making waves in YIMBY circles with its proposal known as “Growing MKE.” This bold plan, spearheaded by the Department of City Development (DCD), is set to redefine the housing development landscape in the city, making housing more accessible and
November 8, 2023
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Dear Elon, Remote Work Boosts Productivity and Fertility Rates

On Elon Musk’s Tesla’s Q3 earnings call, he argued against the rise of remote work, asserting that people who work from home are “detached from reality.” This perspective, contrasting sharply with his concerns about falling birth rates, paints a hypocritical image and a
October 20, 2023
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Zoning Reform Passed: St. Paul Greenlights Multi-Family Housing

What’s new:  After delaying zoning reforms for a week, the St. Paul City Council approved a zoning plan enabling the construction of multi-family residences on plots previously limited to single-family homes. Why zoning reform matters:  The Twin Cities are grappling with an 80,000-unit
October 18, 2023
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Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act: 2023 Updates

Why it matters: Massachusetts is updating its Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA). This overhaul brings significant changes. These will affect both employers and employees. The modifications range from the expansion of benefits to adjustments in contribution rates. What’s new: Massachusetts
October 13, 2023
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NBER Paper: Mothers’ Health & Education Impact on Newborns

Introduction A new NBER working paper (Intergenerational Transmission of Inequality: Maternal Endowments, Investments, and Birth Outcomes by Sadegh Eshaghnia & James J. Heckman) uses models to analyze the impact of mothers’ characteristics (primary mothers’ health and education) on the likelihood of a baby being
October 11, 2023
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