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How a Worker's Raise Is Finally Beating the Price of Education
In this episode of Wages and Prices, Lucas and Luna explore how wage growth is starting to outpace the cost of education. With average hourly earnings hitting $37.60 and CPI showing a slight decline, the hosts examine the real-world impact on student loan borrowers and adult learners. They discuss the recent drop in tuition fees at several community colleges and online programs, contrasting it with the stubborn cost of four-year private universities. The episode dives into the shift toward vocational training and certificates, where a 20% wage increase over two years has made a two-year…
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