An important look at an upcoming talk takes an alternative view of the social safety net and hopes to offer more insight into how public policy often discourages the labor market.
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The War on Work -Edward L. Glaeser
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America’s unemployment rate is holding at a 17-year low, but Harvard University professor Edward Glaeser suggests a deeper look. Where only 5% of “prime age” men between 25 and 54 were jobless in 1967, the proportion is 15% today despite a far healthier economy. The problem stems in part, he says, from public policies creating incentive not to work, from unemployment benefits and food stamps to disability insurance and housing vouchers.
Glaeser examines the issue and how to address this “war on work” and its fallout, pushing for the reform of social programs, new forms of vocational training, and entrepreneurial stimulation – among other things, making it easier for small businesses to open and operate in low-income areas.
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Reception: 6 pm
Program: 6:30 pm
Plaza Branch
4801 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64112
You decide . . .
Be fair now, I hear that promoting team Sly is a pretty good cottage industry in KC that's sponsored by City Hall.
ReplyDeleteJust ask Go4KC.
"Reform of social programs" is a(n) euphemism for "elimination of any and all safety nets."
ReplyDeleteCut off the food stamps for able-bodied people who can work.
ReplyDeleteCut off unemployment insurance for able-bodied people who can work.
Cut off housing vouchers for able-bodied people who can work.
Cut off disability insurance for able-bodied people who can work.
There.
The lecture is over.
Wasn't that easy?
"Where only 5% of “prime age” men between 25 and 54 were jobless in 1967, the proportion is 15% today despite a far healthier economy."
ReplyDeleteIllegals have taken the jobs. Build the wall.
Easy gubmint money keeps them from wanting to work
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