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

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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Explore Content in Economic Wellbeing461

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A college degree is not the solution to U.S. wage inequality

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Coronavirus Recession

Child care is essential for working parents, but is the industry ready and safe to reopen?

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The Impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Child Care Market: Evidence from Stay-at-Home Orders

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Coronavirus Recession

New analysis shows state paid leave programs cushioned the blow of COVID-19, sparking important new questions

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Coronavirus Recession

One year later: Recession Ready and the coronavirus recession

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Unboxing scheduling practices for U.S. warehouse workers

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Coronavirus Recession

Green stimulus, not dirty bailouts, is the smart investment strategy during the coronavirus recession

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Labor Markets

Equitable Growth’s Jobs Day Graphs: April 2020 Report Edition

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Expert Focus

Expert Focus: Equity and Well-Being During the Coronavirus Recession

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Paid medical leave research

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Past Event

Webinar: Fighting the coronavirus recession and the path forward

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Coronavirus Recession

Two significant U.S. macroeconomic needs to consider amid the coronavirus pandemic

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