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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Which Policies are Effective at Reducing Racial Differences in the Intergenerational Transmission of Poverty?

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Income support programs boost earnings for low-wage workers by reducing household poverty in the United States

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Coronavirus disruptions in family caregiving highlight the importance of investments in U.S. care infrastructure and paid leave

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American Sociological Association 2021 conference centered on inequality and structural racism in the U.S. economy and society

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Myths about competition in the global economy harm humanity and our planet

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Equitable Recovery

Weak income support infrastructure harms U.S. workers and their families and constrains economic growth

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NBER Summer Institute 2021 Round-up: Week 3

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Excessive heat harms U.S. workers unequally as the safety risks from climate change soar

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Temperature, workplace safety, and labor market inequality

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Climate change among many issues discussed at annual Western Economic Association International conference

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Equitable Recovery

Policymakers should ensure that the U.S. labor market recovery lasts by boosting workers’ bargaining power and strengthening social infrastructure

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The economic benefits of equal opportunity in the United States by ending racial, ethnic, and gender disparities

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