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Competing Narratives on Real Wages, Incomes Under Biden

Competing Narratives on Real Wages, Incomes Under Biden

In recent weeks, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Sen. Tim Scott offered seemingly contradictory claims when discussing the impact of inflation on the typical American’s wages and income. Both can cite economic data that support their claims. The difference is the starting point of their comparisons.