Families Economic Wellbeing
Topic Economic Wellbeing

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?

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Expert Focus: Examining the implications of financial well-being and asset building

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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

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The economic impact of housing insecurity in the United States

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Household insecurity matters for U.S. macroeconomic stability

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Is moving to a new place key to upward mobility for U.S. workers and their families?

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Paid leave and the pandemic: New evidence from Families First and lessons for federal policymakers

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The importance of the American Rescue Plan for U.S. workers and families on the law’s second anniversary, in 8 charts

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

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Expert Focus: Examining the implications of financial well-being and asset building

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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

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Early evidence on federal government income supports for U.S. individuals, workers, and families during the COVID-19 pandemic

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The economic impact of housing insecurity in the United States

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Frequently asked questions about paid sick time for U.S. workers and their families and the broader U.S. economy

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Factsheet: What the research says about the economics of the 2021 enhanced Child Tax Credit

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Including immigrants in the U.S. tax system is fiscally responsible and can boost economic growth by lifting the well-being of their families

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Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Effect on Paid Leave Taking During the Early Pandemic

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What federal statistical agencies can do to improve survey response rates among Hispanic communities in the United States

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