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?
January 26, 2023
January 26, 2023
Expert Focus: Examining the implications of financial well-being and asset building
January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023
A missed opportunity to expand the Child Tax Credit will affect U.S. families and the broader economy now and for years to come
December 21, 2022
December 21, 2022
The economic impact of housing insecurity in the United States
December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022
Household insecurity matters for U.S. macroeconomic stability
May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018
Is moving to a new place key to upward mobility for U.S. workers and their families?
February 14, 2022
February 14, 2022
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The president must appoint a COVID-19 czar to ramp up production of medical supplies
March 24, 2020
March 24, 2020
Economic experts propose policy responses to coronavirus recession
March 24, 2020
March 24, 2020
In joint letter, Equitable Growth asks Congress to ‘stanch economic bleeding’ in COVID-19 legislative package
March 19, 2020
March 19, 2020
The only thing better than strengthening federal social supports now to prevent a coronavirus recession is strengthening them forever
March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020
New research shows paid leave increases mothers’ labor force participation following childbirth
March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020
Reducing maternal labor market detachment: A role for paid family leave
March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020
U.S. economic policymakers need to fight the coronavirus now
March 4, 2020
March 4, 2020
The never-ending cycle: Incarceration, credit scores, and wealth accumulation in the United States
March 4, 2020
March 4, 2020
The economic imperative of enacting paid family leave across the United States
February 18, 2020
February 18, 2020
Addressing the need for affordable, high-quality early childhood care and education for all in the United States
February 18, 2020
February 18, 2020
Fair work schedules for the U.S. economy and society: What’s reasonable, feasible, and effective
February 18, 2020
February 18, 2020
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