Florida's Future
RISEP looks at Florida’s economy in terms of how it’s doing for workers. We also look at other important issues like economic development policies, trade, and income inequality that affect the stability of Florida’s middle and working classes.
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March
Florida’s Future: Who wins, Who loses?
RISEP Director Alex Stepick discussed patterns of social and economic inequality in Florida at the FIU Metropolitan Center breakfast forum on 2010 U.S. Census Key Economic and Social Trends. RISEP research on income inequality, labor market conditions for minority and immigrant workers, and the impact of the current recession indicates suggests that policy makers and community leaders must find ways to deal with growing inequality and promote inclusiveness in increasingly uncertain times.