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Coronavirus Recession

Research shows paid leave is needed to protect families, workers, and businesses during the coronavirus recession and beyond

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Coronavirus Recession

Paid medical and caregiving leave during the coronavirus pandemic: What they are and why they matter

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Coronavirus Recession

Paid caregiving leave: A missing piece in the U.S. social insurance system

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Coronavirus Recession

What does the research say about paid family and medical leave policy design options in the United States?

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Coronavirus Recession

What is paid medical leave and how does it support U.S. workers’ health and the U.S. economy?

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Coronavirus Recession

The president must appoint a COVID-19 czar to ramp up production of medical supplies

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Coronavirus Recession

Economic experts propose policy responses to coronavirus recession

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Expert Focus

Expert Focus: Women’s History Month

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Coronavirus Recession

Creative economic solutions could help us avoid the next Great Depression

Tax & MacroeconomicsInequality & MobilityLabor