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Estimating the Number of Minimum Wage Workers.
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Haugen, Steven E.; Mellor, Earl F. – Monthly Labor Review, 1990
Examines how the numbers of workers with earnings at or below the federal minimum wage varies, depending on how the hourly earnings measure is computed. (Author)
Descriptors: Employment Statistics, Labor Force, Low Income Groups, Minimum Wage
The Employment Expansion in Retail Trade, 1973-85.
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Haugen, Steven E. – Monthly Labor Review, 1986
This article discusses employment trends in retail trade as well as in key industry groups since 1973. In addition, it explores the changing demographic, occupational, and earnings characteristics of retail trade workers, as well as the incidence of self-employment in the industry. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Demography, Dining Facilities, Employment Statistics, Food Service
Job Growth Moderated in 1989 while Unemployment Held Steady.
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Haugen, Steven E.; Parks, William, II – Monthly Labor Review, 1990
Employment growth continued at a slower pace in 1989; in manufacturing, employment actually declined. The slower pace was experienced by all major demographic groups. Little change in unemployment occurred for all major worker groups. (SK)
Descriptors: Business Cycles, Economic Change, Employment Patterns, Employment Statistics
Hourly Paid Workers: Who They Are and What They Earn.
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Mellor, Earl F.; Haugen, Steven E. – Monthly Labor Review, 1986
This article focuses on earnings as a pure wage paid to the employee--stripped of any effects of tips, premium pay for overtime, bonuses, and commissions. It discusses median hourly earnings and earnings distribution (those receiving $12.00 or more per hour, minimum and subminimum wage workers). (CT)
Descriptors: Employed Women, Employment Statistics, Individual Characteristics, Minimum Wage