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Week in Review, October 17th

In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Read a brief and a full report about the public cost of low-wage jobs in the fast food industry. (National Employment Law Project, October 2013 / UC Berkeley Labor Center, October 15, 2013)
  • Consider the labor market for young adults and seniors. (Georgetown Public Policy Institute, September 30, 2013)
  • Compare states' business tax climates. (Tax Foundation, October 9, 2013)
  • Explore the epidemic of prescription drug abuse. (Trust for America's Health, October 2013)