Having explored how wage reforms, fair pay ratios, and domestic production mandates could shape the economy, we now focus on a crucial ingredient for making those reforms truly effective: equipping workers with the skills needed in a rapidly evolving job market. If automation, tech-driven manufacturing, and rising wages are the future, then education and retraining…

In previous articles, we explored how wage reforms and capping CEO pay might shape federal revenue, worker well-being, and overall economic fairness. Now we turn to two potent forces that can reshape these efforts: automation and a policy of “If You Sell Here, You Build Here.” Taken together, these elements speak to a larger question:…

When discussing policies like a 50:1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio, rising wages to keep up with inflation, or ensuring companies produce locally if they sell domestically, the question often arises: How would this affect government revenues and the national deficit? This article delves into the financial ripple effects such measures could have on federal tax collections,…

What if there was a cap on how much more a company’s top executives could earn compared to its lowest-paid workers? Many point to the enormous gap—sometimes exceeding 300:1—between CEOs and frontline employees as a key driver of wage inequality. In this article, we’ll explore the concept of a 50:1 pay ratio, what it entails,…

Despite a global economy that has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few decades, many American workers look at their paychecks and wonder: Why does everything feel more expensive, while my paycheck doesn’t seem to stretch any further? In this article, we’ll delve into the historical and economic factors that have led to…

The United States federal budget is, at its core, a reflection of national priorities. Where money comes from (revenue) and where it goes (expenditures) shapes everything from roads and schools to healthcare and defense. Yet, lurking behind the numbers is a growing concern: wage inequality. Even as tax revenue hits trillions of dollars, many Americans…