Persistent low-wage work threatens social cohesion and widens income inequality.
The article "Low-wage Lessons" examines the impact of low-wage work on society. The researchers studied data from the United States and other wealthy countries to understand if low-wage jobs lead to better-paying opportunities or if they trap workers in a cycle of low pay. The findings suggest that in many countries, low-wage work is a persistent problem, contributing to income inequality and social unrest. This report provides five key lessons on low-wage work that can help policymakers address this issue.