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New paper shows that 37% of workers in US saw real wages decline from 2021-2024 [pdf]
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A new academic paper finds that 37% of U.S. workers experienced a drop in real wages between 2021 and 2024.
Real wages measure purchasing power, so a decline can tighten household budgets and affect demand for technology products and services. Engineers and product teams should factor potential budget constraints into pricing, feature prioritisation, and hiring plans.
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The paper reports that 37% of U.S. workers saw real wages fall from 2021-2024.
Real wages are wages adjusted for inflation, reflecting changes in purchasing power.
A sizable share of the workforce losing purchasing power may influence overall economic conditions that affect the tech sector.
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