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…the differences are in an election. That’s what elections are about. And there are clear choices and clear philosophical differences in this election. The President, as you heard earlier today,…

Explaining the Gender Wage Gap

…age 11 in 1932. There were no significant mean differences in cognitive test scores between boys and girls, but there was a highly significant difference in their standard deviations (P<.001)….

Are Earnings Rising or Stagnant?

…the PCE deflator. What explains the sometimes substantial differences between these series? There are several factors that contribute to the discrepancies, but let me point out the most important ones….