Marshall Steinbaum
Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Utah and Senior Fellow in Higher Education Finance at the Jain Family Institute. Classically trained economist focusing on inequality and poverty.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 51min
Back to Basics Series: Does the Market Really Pay You What You’re Worth? (with Marshall Steinbaum and Saru Jayaraman)
Marshall Steinbaum, an economist from the University of Utah, and Saru Jayaraman, a leading advocate for restaurant workers, challenge the myth that markets fairly pay workers. They argue that wage disparities are not based on worth but are influenced by policy choices and power dynamics. Steinbaum critiques the marginal productivity theory, showing its misuse to justify wage stagnation, while Jayaraman highlights the struggles of low-paid restaurant workers and the negative effects of tipping. Together, they advocate for systemic changes to ensure fair compensation for all.
Jul 8, 2020 • 1h 31min
Pandemic Politics (w/ Marshall Steinbaum & Sarah Jones)
Marshall Steinbaum, an expert on economics and public policy, and Sarah Jones, a political commentator focusing on societal issues, dive deep into the pandemic's aftermath. They discuss how COVID-19 has reshaped protests, exposed political failures, and highlighted the dangers of passive eugenics, especially concerning marginalized workers. The conversation critiques government responses and explores the shifting political landscape, voter suppression, and the future of the Republican Party amid changing voter sentiments. It's a sobering look at the intertwined fates of public health and politics.
