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Oil Shocks Reduce Earnings Most for Lower-Income Workers

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Lower-income workers suffer the clearest earnings loss two years after a 10% oil-price increase, showing why oil shocks quickly become inequality shocks.
Unemployed workers in lower deciles face weaker job-finding prospects after an oil shock, making targeted labour-market support more urgent.

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The Economy Graphics is a dedicated visual research team for The Economy, responsible for producing high-quality data charts, analytical graphics, and visual summaries that support the publication’s coverage of global economic, financial, technological, and policy developments. Drawing on data from research articles, public datasets, institutional reports, and The Economy’s own research team, the account transforms complex information into clear, structured, and publication-ready visual materials.

Its work emphasizes accuracy, methodological transparency, and visual consistency across The Economy’s editorial ecosystem. By translating quantitative findings and research-based insights into accessible charts and data-driven visuals, The Economy Graphics serves as a foundation for The Economy Intelligence, helping readers understand market structures, institutional trends, and long-term economic shifts through evidence-based visual analysis.