Nor is there reason to be optimistic that wage stagnation will soon end.

Say it loud: the era of wage stagnation is upon us.

But wage stagnation is something we've got to deal with in this country.

Some people don't think wage stagnation is mainly about education and skills.

And both parties recognize that wage stagnation is at the heart of the debate over the budget.

The problem with wage stagnation as a campaign issue is that there is no ready solution.

"In all honesty, wage stagnation is a hard thing to grasp and blame someone for."

President Clinton, on the other hand, plugs away at making wage stagnation a main issue.

But there is no reason to believe wage stagnation will soon end.

The result: the wage stagnation among individuals has spread to household income.