hvactec
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Denialism may be too strong a term.[1] But there seem to be a lot of people arguing that Obamacare has little or nothing to do with the rise in part-time employment. Some deny the rise is even happening, while others are content to deny that Obamacare is the culprit. Admittedly, it takes a little detective work, but if we systematically review the available empirical evidence in an even-handed fashion, the conclusion seems inescapable: Obamacare is accelerating a disturbing trend towards a nation of part-timers. This is not good news for America.
Why There is Doubt About Obamacares Impact on Part-Time Employment
Part-Time Employment for Economic Reasons Surged Due to the Recession. Let me start by conceding that Slates Matt Yglesias is quite correct about broad trends in those working part-time involuntarily. That measure surged during the recession and subsequently has declined at an admittedly erratic pace that is not uncommon post-recession. Whether the most recent uptick in this indicator is statistical noise or the start of an Obamacare-induced surge may not be obvious for another year. It should be clear that barring another recession (which, unfortunately, some are predicting for 2014), seeing this measure return above 9 million within the next year would be historically anamolous. Should that happen, it would be hard to avoid the conclusion that Obamacares employer mandate had something to do with this reversal.
read more Who Can Deny It? Obamacare Is Accelerating U.S. Towards A Part-Time Nation - Forbes
Why There is Doubt About Obamacares Impact on Part-Time Employment
Part-Time Employment for Economic Reasons Surged Due to the Recession. Let me start by conceding that Slates Matt Yglesias is quite correct about broad trends in those working part-time involuntarily. That measure surged during the recession and subsequently has declined at an admittedly erratic pace that is not uncommon post-recession. Whether the most recent uptick in this indicator is statistical noise or the start of an Obamacare-induced surge may not be obvious for another year. It should be clear that barring another recession (which, unfortunately, some are predicting for 2014), seeing this measure return above 9 million within the next year would be historically anamolous. Should that happen, it would be hard to avoid the conclusion that Obamacares employer mandate had something to do with this reversal.
read more Who Can Deny It? Obamacare Is Accelerating U.S. Towards A Part-Time Nation - Forbes