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Economic policy often focuses on metrics of economic growth, such as GDP, that don’t capture the many other ways policies impact the wellbeing of communities, families, and individuals across the country. Equitable Growth highlights relevant, cross-cutting work that enhances our understanding of how economic policy impacts not just economic growth but also families’ wellbeing.

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What is social infrastructure, and how does it support economic growth in the United States?

By Alix Gould-Werth, Sam Abbott, Emilie Openchowski,

January 26, 2023

January 26, 2023

Alix Gould-Werth, Sam Abbott, Emilie Openchowski,
FamiliesLabor
TOPICS: 4
Childcare & Early Education, Economic Wellbeing, Paid Leave, Unemployment Insurance
TOPICS: Childcare & Early Education, Economic Wellbeing, Paid Leave, Unemployment Insurance
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Expert Focus: Examining the implications of financial well-being and asset building

By Christian Edlagan, Maria Monroe, Emilie Openchowski,

January 18, 2023

January 18, 2023

Christian Edlagan, Maria Monroe, Emilie Openchowski,
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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A missed opportunity to expand the Child Tax Credit will affect U.S. families and the broader economy now and for years to come

By Equitable Growth,

December 21, 2022

December 21, 2022

Equitable Growth,
Inequality & MobilityFamiliesTax & Macroeconomics
TOPICS: 9
Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Fiscal Policy, Gender, Income & Earnings Volatility, Individual Taxation, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity, Taxes, Inequality & Growth
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Fiscal Policy, Gender, Income & Earnings Volatility, Individual Taxation, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity, Taxes, Inequality & Growth
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The economic impact of housing insecurity in the United States

By Shailly Gupta Barnes,

December 8, 2022

December 8, 2022

Shailly Gupta Barnes,
Inequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 6
Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Gender, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Gender, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity
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Household insecurity matters for U.S. macroeconomic stability

By Nisha Chikhale,

May 16, 2018

May 16, 2018

Nisha Chikhale,
Tax & MacroeconomicsInequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 3
Credit & Debt, Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing
TOPICS: Credit & Debt, Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing
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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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Americans informed about the distributional effects of Republicans’ tax and budget bill overwhelmingly oppose it

By Jacob Hacker, Patrick Sullivan,

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

Jacob Hacker, Patrick Sullivan,
Inequality & MobilityFamiliesTax & Macroeconomics
TOPICS: 5
Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Fiscal Policy, Health, Taxes, Inequality & Growth
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Fiscal Policy, Health, Taxes, Inequality & Growth
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Americans Informed About the Distributional Effects of Republicans’ Budget Bill Overwhelmingly Oppose It

By Jacob Hacker, Patrick Sullivan,

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

Jacob Hacker, Patrick Sullivan,
Inequality & MobilityFamiliesTax & Macroeconomics
TOPICS: 5
Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Fiscal Policy, Health, Taxes, Inequality & Growth
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Fiscal Policy, Health, Taxes, Inequality & Growth
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Congressional Republicans’ budget bill is the most regressive in at least 40 years

By Jacob Hacker, Patrick Sullivan,

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

Jacob Hacker, Patrick Sullivan,
Tax & MacroeconomicsInequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 10
Business Taxation, Credit & Debt, Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Fiscal Policy, Health, Individual Taxation, Post-secondary Education, Poverty, Taxes, Inequality & Growth
TOPICS: Business Taxation, Credit & Debt, Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Fiscal Policy, Health, Individual Taxation, Post-secondary Education, Poverty, Taxes, Inequality & Growth
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Medicaid and SNAP cuts in congressional Republicans’ budget bill will negatively impact local economies

By Robert Manduca,

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

Robert Manduca,
Inequality & MobilityFamiliesTax & Macroeconomics
TOPICS: 6
Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Fiscal Policy, Health, Poverty, Taxes, Inequality & Growth
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Fiscal Policy, Health, Poverty, Taxes, Inequality & Growth
working paper

Financial and Transfer Income as Components of the Regional Economic Base

By Robert Manduca,

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

Robert Manduca,
Inequality & MobilityFamiliesTax & Macroeconomics
TOPICS: 3
Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Taxes, Inequality & Growth
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Taxes, Inequality & Growth
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The hidden trade-offs of nonwage job amenities for U.S. workers

By Alex Bell,

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

Alex Bell,
Inequality & MobilityFamiliesLabor
TOPICS: 5
Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Health, Paid Leave, Schedule Stability
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Health, Paid Leave, Schedule Stability
The Rise of Populism

More accurately measuring economic sentiment will help build a U.S. economy—and democracy—that works for all

By Jonathan Cohen, Katherine Cramer,

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

Jonathan Cohen, Katherine Cramer,
Inequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 4
Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Economics of Place, GDP 2.0
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Economics of Place, GDP 2.0
The Rise of Populism

Housing insecurity and U.S. economic policies: Lessons from tenant organizing

By Jamila Michener,

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

Jamila Michener,
Inequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 2
Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing
The Rise of Populism

The political implications of bad jobs and the decline of unions

By Adam Dean, Jamie McCallum,

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

Adam Dean, Jamie McCallum,
LaborInequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 4
Bargaining Power, Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Health
TOPICS: Bargaining Power, Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Health
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Tariffs pose real risks to the U.S. labor market

By Kevin Rinz,

May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

Kevin Rinz,
Inequality & MobilityFamiliesLabor
TOPICS: 5
Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Income & Earnings Volatility, Job Mobility, Wage Stagnation
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Income & Earnings Volatility, Job Mobility, Wage Stagnation
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Improving economic outcomes for single mothers and their children across the United States

By Megan Rivera,

April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025

Megan Rivera,
Inequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 4
Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Poverty
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Poverty
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Request for Proposals: The economic effects of the Inflation Reduction Act

By Equitable Growth,

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

Equitable Growth,
LaborCompetitionTax & MacroeconomicsFamiliesInequality & Mobility
TOPICS: 33
AI, tech, & the economy, Anticompetitive Conduct, Antitrust Enforcement, Bargaining Power, Business Taxation, Childcare & Early Education, Climate, Concentration, Credit & Debt, Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Economics of Place, Fiscal Policy, GDP 2.0, Gender, Health, Income & Earnings Volatility, Individual Taxation, Job Mobility, K-12, Minimum Wage, Monetary Policy, Monopsony, Paid Leave, Pay Equity, Post-secondary Education, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity, Schedule Stability, Taxes, Inequality & Growth, Unemployment Insurance, Wage Stagnation
TOPICS: AI, tech, & the economy, Anticompetitive Conduct, Antitrust Enforcement, Bargaining Power, Business Taxation, Childcare & Early Education, Climate, Concentration, Credit & Debt, Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Economics of Place, Fiscal Policy, GDP 2.0, Gender, Health, Income & Earnings Volatility, Individual Taxation, Job Mobility, K-12, Minimum Wage, Monetary Policy, Monopsony, Paid Leave, Pay Equity, Post-secondary Education, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity, Schedule Stability, Taxes, Inequality & Growth, Unemployment Insurance, Wage Stagnation
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