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Income growth in the 1990s and 2000s and the roles of earnings, hours, and hourly wages

Income saw significant growth in all income fifths from 1989-2000, driven in the bottom fifth especially by annual hours worked. Income barely grew or decreased in the 2000s, mostly due to a drop in hours worked.

Chart: Income saw significant growth in all income fifths from 1989-2000, driven in the bottom fifth especially by annual hours worked. Income barely grew or decreased in the 2000s, mostly due to a drop in hours worked.
Updated December 13, 2010

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