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
June 30, 2022
June 30, 2022
Uncertainty about the size of annual tax refunds hinders the effectiveness of tax-based U.S. redistribution
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
February 18, 2020
February 18, 2020
Issue Brief: Household insecurity matters for U.S. macroeconomic stability
May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018
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Entrepreneurialism and access to capital for women and minorities
March 16, 2015
March 16, 2015
Can more effective management of household debt help foster equitable growth?
November 6, 2014
November 6, 2014
The rise of the commercial banking sector and household debt
September 23, 2014
September 23, 2014
Flexible repayment options for debt: Is liquidity or solvency the issue?
September 17, 2014
September 17, 2014
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