Working Oregonians are making the state economy hum. We are outpacing much of the nation on a number of key economic measures. Oregon's workers are producing goods and services much more efficiently than we were a few years ago.
With the economy on an upswing, Oregon's workers should be seeing increased economic opportunities, but the numbers show they're not. Who's getting ahead? Not enough of us.
This report, a resource guide for policy makers, advocates, the media, and the general public, explains why.
Who's Getting Ahead? Opportunity in a Growing Economy
Contributing Organization(s): Oregon Center for Public Policy
Author(s)/Creator(s): Michael Leachman; Janet Bauer; Joy Margheim
Publishing Date: 2006-09-01
Issue Areas: Economic Development; Employment and Labor; Poverty and Hunger
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