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The Connection of Depressed Wages to High Oil Prices and Limits to Growth

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Gail Tverberg

In my view, wages are the backbone an economy. If workers have difficulty finding a job, or have difficulty earning sufficient wages, the lack of wages will be a problem, not just for the workers, but for governments and businesses. … Continue reading →

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