Inequality and the Labor Market: The Case for Greater Competition

The United States is struggling with the impact of the COVID-19 recession, and policymakers have an opportunity to address competition problems in the labor market. A new book by noted experts frames the legal and economic consequences of this imbalance and presents reforms of both labor and anti-trust laws to improve outcomes for American workers. The book's unusual scope provides prescriptions that map a path for rebalancing power in our economy and democracy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 261 pages
Publication date: 30 April 2021
Publisher: Brookings Institution

The United States is facing a significant challenge in improving outcomes for American workers in the wake of the devastating COVID-19 recession. Policymakers have an opportunity to address the competition problems in our labor markets, but making the right policy choices requires a deep understanding of long-term, multidimensional problems. This book by noted experts frames the legal and economic consequences of this imbalance and presents a series of urgently needed reforms of both labor and anti-trust laws to improve outcomes for American workers. These reforms include higher wages, safer workplaces, increased ability to report labor violations, greater mobility, more opportunities for workers to build power, and overall better labor protections. Inequality and the Labor Market will interest anyone who cares about building a progressive economic agenda or who has a marked interest in labor policy. It also will appeal to anyone hoping to influence or anticipate the much-needed progressive agenda for the United States. The book's unusual scope provides prescriptions that map a path for rebalancing power, not just in our economy but in our democracy.

Weight: 402g
Dimension: 151 x 228 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780815738800