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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Why federal food assistance became politically polarizing—and what to do about it

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U.S. social insurance programs support workers and economic growth

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States can support children and their economies using direct cash assistance from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant program

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

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The economic impact of housing insecurity in the United States

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Distributional weighting in benefit-cost analysis is practical and effective at assessing government rulemaking without bias against low-income individuals

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The impact of scheduling practices: a case study of the Gap

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Mothers in the United States earn less despite education and experience

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Motherhood penalties in the U.S., 1986-2014

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For families, concern is not enough

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Measuring population estimates of housing insecurity in the United States: A comprehensive approach

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Tax legislation is no place for paid family leave

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Boushey testifies before congressional forum

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Has the momentum around paid leave reached a tipping point in the United States?

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Toward a unified measure of U.S. housing insecurity

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Roadmap to a unified measure of housing insecurity

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A research roundup on unpredictable schedules in the United States

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Who loses disability insurance when it’s harder to apply?

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