wages
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On a $30 toy, that's $6, which has to cover the price of the plastic and other materials, production costs including wages, and what profit the factory makes.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Stocks are booming, and unemployment is relatively low, yet Americans seem to care much more about what things cost and whether their wages make it possible to afford those things.
From Slate ● Oct. 14, 2026
Muted consumer demand across China’s economy has further cut into hiring as companies struggle to eke out enough profit to hire or raise wages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
"We need greener, fairer supply chains that take into account workers' issues and wages."
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
In good times, when wages were up, the family might enjoy a little extra mutton on the table or a new pair of shoes.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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