Ben Zipperer
Ben Zipperer is a senior economist at the Economic Policy Institute, a think tank focused on the economic condition of low- and middle-income Americans. His research often examines wage disparities and labor market trends, particularly regarding racial and ethnic inequalities in earnings. Zipperer's work highlights the enduring challenges faced by Black and Latino workers in achieving wage parity with their White counterparts.
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Ben Zipperer, an economist at the Economic Policy Institute, wrote about the report.
US created 911,000 fewer jobs through March 2025 than initially reported | US unemployment and employment data
United Kingdom· 2025-09-09
Ben Zipperer estimated that mass deportations would result in the loss of nearly 6 million jobs over the next four years.
How Trump’s bill will supercharge mass deportations by funneling $170bn to Ice | US immigrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-02
Ben Zipperer, an EPI senior economist, has calculated that although Whites make up about 58% of all workers, they represent 68% of those whose wages put them in the top fifth of highest earners.
The real obstacle for Trump’s campaign against DEI isn’t Democrats. It’s demography
United States· 2025-02-14
