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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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Recent research shows how paid leave impacts women’s employment and financial security in the United States

By Shira Markoff,

December 13, 2024

December 13, 2024

Shira Markoff,
Inequality & MobilityFamiliesLabor
TOPICS: 5
Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Gender, Paid Leave
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Gender, Paid Leave
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New research highlights the impact of COVID-era unconditional cash benefits for U.S. workers and families

By Shira Markoff,

December 10, 2024

December 10, 2024

Shira Markoff,
Inequality & MobilityFamiliesLabor
TOPICS: 4
Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Poverty, Unemployment Insurance
TOPICS: Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Poverty, Unemployment Insurance
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Request for Proposals: Promoting competition and supporting workers in an era of AI innovation

By Equitable Growth,

November 20, 2024

November 20, 2024

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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Request for proposals: Research grants for early career scholars

By Equitable Growth,

October 30, 2024

October 30, 2024

Equitable Growth,
CompetitionLaborTax & MacroeconomicsFamiliesInequality & Mobility
TOPICS: 32
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: 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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In Conversation with Mishaela Durán

By Shira Markoff,

September 12, 2024

September 12, 2024

Shira Markoff,
Inequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 3
Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Poverty
TOPICS: Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Poverty
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The Highway to Displacement: Interstate 10 and Black Communities in New Orleans

By Jhacova Williams,

August 27, 2024

August 27, 2024

Jhacova Williams,
Inequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 6
Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Economics of Place, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Economics of Place, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity
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The Effect of Wealth on Descendants of the Enslaved

By Micah Villarreal,

August 27, 2024

August 27, 2024

Micah Villarreal,
Inequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 4
Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Race & Ethnicity
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Race & Ethnicity
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The Effects of Participating in Multiple Safety Net Programs on Family Well-Being

By Neil Cholli,

August 27, 2024

August 27, 2024

Neil Cholli,
Inequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 3
Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Poverty
TOPICS: Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Poverty
In Conversation

In Conversation with Natalie Foster

By Michael Linden,

July 2, 2024

July 2, 2024

Michael Linden,
Inequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 3
Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing
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Equitable Growth receives funding to advance women’s power, gender equality, and care economy

By Equitable Growth,

May 28, 2024

May 28, 2024

Equitable Growth,
FamiliesInequality & Mobility
TOPICS: 5
Childcare & Early Education, Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Gender, Health
TOPICS: Childcare & Early Education, Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Gender, Health
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Measuring psychological burdens in access to U.S. social programs

By Alexander Hertel-Fernandez,

May 6, 2024

May 6, 2024

Alexander Hertel-Fernandez,
Inequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 5
Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Health, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Health, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity
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Enhanced Child Tax Credit helped U.S. families afford life-enhancing necessities and cope with inflation

By David S. Mitchell,

April 2, 2024

April 2, 2024

David S. Mitchell,
Inequality & MobilityFamiliesTax & Macroeconomics
TOPICS: 3
Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Individual Taxation
TOPICS: Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Individual Taxation
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