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Expert Focus: Scholars examining anti-racist ideas and proposals across U.S. economic policy areas

By Christian Edlagan, Maria Monroe, Emilie Openchowski,

February 24, 2022

February 24, 2022

Christian Edlagan, Maria Monroe, Emilie Openchowski,
Inequality & Mobility
TOPICS: 4
Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Gender, Race & Ethnicity
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Gender, Race & Ethnicity
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How Black activists spurred the U.S. government to expand school meal programs, addressing child hunger and boosting future productivity

By Shaun Harrison, Shanteal Lake, Sam Abbott,

February 22, 2022

February 22, 2022

Shaun Harrison, Shanteal Lake, Sam Abbott,
Inequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 4
Economic Mobility, Health, K-12, Race & Ethnicity
TOPICS: Economic Mobility, Health, K-12, Race & Ethnicity
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Is moving to a new place key to upward mobility for U.S. workers and their families?

By Ellora Derenoncourt,

February 14, 2022

February 14, 2022

Ellora Derenoncourt,
Inequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 5
Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Economics of Place, Race & Ethnicity
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Economics of Place, Race & Ethnicity
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African American men and the U.S. labor market during recessions and economic recoveries

By Michelle Holder,

February 11, 2022

February 11, 2022

Michelle Holder,
LaborInequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 9
Bargaining Power, Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Gender, Income & Earnings Volatility, Pay Equity, Race & Ethnicity, Wage Stagnation
TOPICS: Bargaining Power, Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Gender, Income & Earnings Volatility, Pay Equity, Race & Ethnicity, Wage Stagnation
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Underreporting of workplace sexual harassment increases amid worse U.S. labor market conditions and reduces economic security for workers

By Kate Bahn,

February 10, 2022

February 10, 2022

Kate Bahn,
Equitable Recovery

Getting cash transfer payments to recipients faster boosts household spending and stimulates the economy

By Neil Thakral, Linh Tô,

February 9, 2022

February 9, 2022

Neil Thakral, Linh Tô,
FamiliesInequality & Mobility
TOPICS: 2
Economic Wellbeing, Income & Earnings Volatility
TOPICS: Economic Wellbeing, Income & Earnings Volatility
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January Jobs report: U.S. employment growth surpasses expectations, but it is essential to boost job quality in manufacturing

By Kathryn Zickuhr, Carmen Sanchez Cumming,

February 4, 2022

February 4, 2022

Kathryn Zickuhr, Carmen Sanchez Cumming,
LaborInequality & Mobility
TOPICS: 5
Bargaining Power, Economic Inequality, Income & Earnings Volatility, Job Mobility, Pay Equity
TOPICS: Bargaining Power, Economic Inequality, Income & Earnings Volatility, Job Mobility, Pay Equity
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Equitable Growth’s Jobs Day Graphs: January 2022 Report Edition

By Kate Bahn, Carmen Sanchez Cumming,

February 4, 2022

February 4, 2022

Kate Bahn, Carmen Sanchez Cumming,
LaborInequality & Mobility
TOPICS: 3
Bargaining Power, Race & Ethnicity, Wage Stagnation
TOPICS: Bargaining Power, Race & Ethnicity, Wage Stagnation
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Consumption volatility across the U.S. income distribution is highest among low-income workers and their families

By Jonathan Fisher, Bradley Hardy,

February 3, 2022

February 3, 2022

Jonathan Fisher, Bradley Hardy,
Inequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 5
Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Income & Earnings Volatility, Race & Ethnicity
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Income & Earnings Volatility, Race & Ethnicity
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