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Lisa Knepper

Lisa Knepper is a coauthor of “License to Work” and a senior director of strategic research at the Institute for Justice in Arlington, Virginia.

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Economy & Labor

Low-Wage Workers Such as Beauticians Face Unnecessary Licensing Burdens

Multiple studies show that mandatory licensing hurts workers financially, reduces employment and raises consumer costs.

By: Lisa Knepper &; Daryl James ,; Truthout

December 11, 2022