wage growth
Earnings trending upward
Wage growth is the increase in wages over time, typically measured as a percentage change from one period to another.
Economists and policymakers track wage growth to assess labor market health and workers' purchasing power: Wage growth has finally outpaced inflation.
When wages grow faster than prices, workers gain real buying power; when they lag, standards of living decline.
- unemployment ratePercentage without jobs seeking work
- worker shortageInsufficient available employees
- inflationSustained price level increase
- job creationEstablishing new work positions
- labor lawsStatutes governing workplace conditions
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