New podcast discussing what’s contributing to the labor shortage Listen Now: What Gives? Wisconsin Welfare Numbers Increase While Economy Rebounds How can the number of welfare recipients continue to grow while businesses have more job openings available than they can fill? In this episode of Free Exchange, Badger Institute Visiting Fellow Angela Rachidi joins us to discuss what's contributing to the current labor shortage in Wisconsin, as well as the steps the state can take to get people back to work. In liberty, Remso W. Martinez Listen Now Employment and the Safety Net During the Pandemic by Angela Rachidi The onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread economic disruptions as households and businesses learned to cope with the virus and the public health response. The unemployment rate spiked to 14.8% in Wisconsin in April 2020 as thousands of workers lost jobs. However, in a testament to the resiliency of the state, the unemployment rate quickly returned to below 4% by March 2021 and remains there today. Read the full policy brief here What We're Reading -CBS News: Inflation surge is gobbling up many Americans' pay raises -National Review: A convenient myth: climate risk and the financial system -Reason: Inflation will make government budget problems worse  Subscribe to the Show on Your Favorite Podcast App Apple Podcasts Anchor.FM Google Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Pocket Cast Breaker RadioPublic RSS Our work in advancing free markets, opportunity and prosperity in the Badger State is only made possible by generous donations from our supporters. We never have, and never will, accept government funding. Donate online or email Angela Smith, Director of Development. The Badger Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Donate Now The Badger Institute | 700 W Virginia St, Suite 301, Milwaukee, WI 53204 www.badgerinstitute.org Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!