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Ben Glasner
Economist with a PhD in public policy and management focused on building a fairer, more inclusive economy; researcher at the Economic Innovation Group and former postdoc at Columbia's Center on Poverty and Social Policy.
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Dec 3, 2025
• 1h 19min
How to End Low Wage Work—Forever
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Ben Glasner, an economist with a PhD focused on creating a fairer economy, shares insights into combating low-wage work. He discusses the staggering statistic that 21 million Americans earn under $16 per hour, two-thirds of whom are women. Ben proposes wage subsidies as a solution, offering efficient targeting and bipartisan support, unlike traditional job creation methods. He explains how this funding could uplift small businesses and enhance local labor markets, all while addressing concerns about fraud and minimizing disemployment risks.
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