Credit and debt play a critical role in U.S. economic fluctuations, and changes in inequality drive changes in both the demand and supply of credit in the economy. Equitable Growth examines the role of credit and debt in the economy and seeks to understand these intersections and understand how best to ensure that the financial sector serves the public interest.
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A Goldilocks Theory of Fiscal Deficits
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June 30, 2022
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April 8, 2021
April 8, 2021
The logistics of a reparations program in the United States
February 18, 2020
February 18, 2020
Encouraging banks to serve the credit needs of everyone
February 3, 2020
February 3, 2020
Promote economic and racial justice: Eliminate student loan debt and establish a right to higher education across the United States
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February 18, 2020
Issue Brief: Household insecurity matters for U.S. macroeconomic stability
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