Moving the Needle: What Tight Labor Markets Do for the Poor

Moving the Needle is a groundbreaking investigation that reveals the transformative power of sustained tight labor markets on America's most vulnerable households.

Drawing on over 70 years of quantitative data, as well as interviews with employers, jobseekers, and longtime residents of poor neighborhoods, this book uncovers the positive consequences of very low unemployment, including boosted wages at the bottom, improved benefits, lengthened job ladders, and increased job opportunities.

With a focus on practical policy solutions, Moving the Needle offers a timely and original call to action for activists, scholars, and policymakers seeking to maintain the current momentum and prepare for potential slowdowns ahead.

Don't miss out on this essential resource for anyone committed to ending poverty and improving the lives of America's most vulnerable populations.