Read Dr. Timothy Bartik’s brief article on wage subsidies: Adding Labor Demand Incentives to Encourage Employment for the Disadvantaged.
Also by Dr. Bartik:
Jobs for the Poor: Can Labor Demand Policies Help?
Other resources:
Minnesota Job Seekers Outnumber Job Openings 8-to-1
Minnesota’s Safety Net and Work Supports: In Sorry Shape When We Need Them Most
The forum, which took place on November 12th, 2009, was intended for policy makers and citizens invested in seeing Minnesota identify and deploy proven strategies for job creation. It was sponsored by the Local Initiative Support Corporation, Project for Pride in Living, the JOBS NOW Coalition and the Affirmative Options Coalition.