UTM Sociology’s David Pettinicchio Examines Disability, Subminimum Wages, and Economic Inequality

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UTM Sociology’s David Pettinicchio has recently published new research examining disability, subminimum wages, and socioeconomic inequality in the Journal of Disability Policy Studies, alongside two public-facing pieces examining changes to Alberta’s disability benefit system and their implications for the economic security of people with disabilities and their families.

 

Publication: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10442073261468706

The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/albertas-disability-benefit-overhaul-shifts-more-economic-risk-onto-people-with-disabilities-289459

Edmonton Journal: https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-adap-aish-disability-benefit


 

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