Policymakers and media outlets often point to Hawaiʻi’s high cost of living when discussing why people flee the state for greener economic pastures. But a study by economists at the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization argues there’s another, equally important factor: a lack of high-paying jobs. It’s the combination of high prices and low … Continue reading Hawaiʻi’s Cost Of Living Is High. But There’s Another Huge Problem