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Dispatch from EconCon 2021: Addressing racial and gender stratification in the U.S. economy is key to an equitable and sustainable recovery
The 2-day EconCon 2021 conference, held virtually from October 6–7, featured speakers, panelists, and moderators from across the progressive policy
Supporting American Indian tribal sovereignty boosts economic outcomes for those on reservation lands
American Indian communities over the past 30 years experienced more economic growth and improved well-being than during any other point
Equitable Growth scholars highlight the need for broad investment in U.S. social infrastructure
Our nation’s social infrastructure is composed of the economic and social investments that are necessary for U.S. workers and families to be able
Evidence shows that now is the time to invest in U.S. workers and their families
In February 2020, we set out to examine the effects of a new predictable scheduling ordinance in eastern Pennsylvania on
Brad DeLong: Worthy reads on equitable growth, October 13-18, 2021
Worthy reads from Equitable Growth: 1. Our Expert Focus series this month tells you why you should be paying attention
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Latina Equal Pay Day: Latina workers remain greatly underpaid, including in front-line occupations
October 21 is Latina Equal Pay Day. Last year, a typical Latina worker who worked full-time, year-round earned only 57Few Midwestern states are providing premium pay to essential workers, despite American Rescue Plan funding
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) presents a historic opportunity for state and local governments to shape their region’s economicJob Openings and Labor Turnover Survey reflects a decline in both job openings and hires after Delta variant surge
Below, EPI senior economist Elise Gould offers her initial insights on today’s release of the Job Openings and Labor TurnoverWeak job growth in September as Delta variant leaves its mark
Below, EPI economists offer their initial insights on the September jobs report released today. After a relatively weak August, onlyCutting the reconciliation bill to $1.5 trillion would support nearly 2 million fewer jobs per year
Congress may have bought itself another month to negotiate over the Biden-Harris administration’s Build Back Better (BBB) agenda, but one
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